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Absolute Return Barrier:
A type of structured note or CD that may pay interest equal to the absolute value of the appreciation or depreciation of an underlying Index. Interest is paid at maturity only if the Index levels do not breach predetermined barriers, or levels, during the observation period.
See also: Barrier Option

Alpha:
Structured notes can be indexed to a wide range of fund-linked assets, such as mutual funds and hedge funds. Alpha reflects the difference between a fund's actual performance and its expected performance (its benchmark). A positive alpha indicates that the fund has performed better than expected, given its level of risk relative to the market. Conversely, a negative alpha indicates the fund has underperformed relative to its benchmark.
See also: Medium-Term Note

American-Style Option:
American-style options are options that can be exercised at any time.

Asian Options:
Asian options are options that use averaging in determining either the strike price or the final settlements price.

Asset Allocation:
A note or CD that pays at maturity the best performer of 3 underlying portfolios. Each portfolio contains different weightings of commodities, bonds, equities and currencies.
See also: Best of Option

The terms and definitions contained in this Glossary were devleoped by Incapital LLC.  These definitions may differ from securities industry-related definitions for common terms.  The definitions contained herein should be utilized with respect to the terms used in the Structured Investment website.
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