Government Programmes - Italy: Reverse convertibles, Consob

Programme:

REVERSE CONVERTIBLES

 Italy

Date of creation: May, 2001

Sector, Sponsor,  Responsible body(ies):

Public: Consob

Audience/Coverage:

Investors with a basic knowledge on financial instruments.

Tools & Programmes:
Leaflet

Description (Aim & Needs):

The document “Reverse convertibles” describes structure and functioning of these products. A calculator allows the investor to quantify the break even point, the bond component value, and the theoretical value of the derivative component. A multimedia presentation that aims to facilitate the comprehension of the text is also provided.

Assessment of Financial Literacy/Capability:

n.c.

Evaluation of the Programme:

n.c.

Resources/Available Material:

The document is available on the Consob web-site, where it is also possible to freely download the pdf-version. On the web-site it is also possible to find the calculator and the multimedia presentation.

Weblink:

http://www.consob.it/main/trasversale/risparmiatori/investor/index.html

Contact:

Consob - Divisione Relazioni Esterne – Ufficio Rapporti con i Risparmiatori
Address : Via G. B.  Martini, 3 – 00198 Rome – Italy
Phone : +39 06 8477611
e-mail : consob@consob.it