Brokers move against synthetic ETFs

Brokers move against synthetic ETFs

The debate between choosing a physical or synthetic exchange traded fund (ETF) is long-running and now some brokers are making the decision for you, with HSBC Invest Direct taking all synthetic ETFs off its platform last month. Meanwhile, other investment platforms are increasingly designating synthetic products as complex products under new regulation. What does this mean for you and what can you buy from where?...