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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 investments. They offer you a flexible way to deal in FX because you can choose from a range of structures, each with varying 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:

Dual Currency Investments (DCI)

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

• The ability to earn an enhanced yield over current 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 and some precious metals

Guaranteed Return on Investment (GROI)

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

• A pre-specified level of capital repayment, if held to maturity
• 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
• If sold early you may get back less than you have invested
• You are subject to the credit risk of the counterparty. If it fails to pay you will receive less than is due to you.

Find out more about Barclays Wealth foreign exchange notes

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