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Complex investments explained
Chapter 1:
Flow-through shares
Chapter 2:
Guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit (GMWB) products
Chapter 3:
Hedge funds
Chapter 4:
High yield bonds
Chapter 5:
Income trusts
Chapter 6:
Principal protected notes (PPNs)
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These investments have the potential for higher gains, but carry greater risks. Find out more about these products and if any of them could be right for you.
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