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FX as an asset class

You can deal in foreign exchange (FX) as an asset class using our FX-linked structured notes. They offer you a flexible way to deal in FX because you can choose from a range of structures, each with varying degrees of capital protection and exposure to underlying exchange rates.

These products may be right for you if you:

• Have multi-currency requirements 
• Wish to express a directional currency view
• Seek an enhanced yield over money market deposits

As with all FX trades, you should be aware that these products carry risk and may not be suitable for everyone.

Our range of FX-linked structured notes includes:

Double Currency Unit (DOCU)

DOCUs are linked to exchange rate movements at a predetermined rate. They offer:

• Guaranteed higher yields than money market deposits
• Exchange rate on expiry controls, whether funds convert to the alternative currency or not
• A derivative-based product
• Short or medium terms
• Available in all major currency pairs

Guaranteed Return on Investment (GROI)

GROIs are linked to an exchange rate’s movement. They offer:

• Capital protection if held to full term
• Enhanced yield over money market deposits, if exchange rates stay within a predetermined range for a set period
• Minimum return (and your capital) if rates go outside the predetermined range for the set period
• Maximum return (and your capital) if rates stay inside the predetermined range for the period
• Available in major currency pairs and precious metals

Digital Basket (DB)

With a DB, your return is linked to movement in a basket of currencies. It offers:

• Capital protection if held to full term
• A choice of currencies

Find out more about Barclays Wealth foreign exchange notes

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