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hop investing US Annual Step Down to 80 Kick Out Plan May 2025


Overview:

Potential for maturity and a 7.15% gain for each year held, payable on any anniversary from year two onwards provided the S&P 500 Index is at, or above, a reducing Reference Level.

Product Type:

Capital at Risk

Investment Type:

Auto-Call / Kick-Out

Product Index Link:

S&P 500 Index

Potential FSCS Protection:

No

Capital at Risk Barrier Type:

End of Term only

Maximum Term:

6 years 3 weeks max.

Barrier Level:

65% of Initial Index Level.

Downside:

1:1

Capital At Risk Barrier: (Subject To Counterparty Solvency)

65% of Initial Index Level, observed at the end of the term.

Initial (Strike) Index Level >>

Important Dates:

Closing Date * ISA Transfers Strike Date Maturity Date
29/04/2025 11/04/2025 01/05/2025 16/05/2031
Closing Date *
29/04/2025
ISA Transfers
11/04/2025
Strike Date
01/05/2025
Maturity Date
16/05/2031

Possible Early Maturity Dates:

03/05/2027 01/05/2028 01/05/2029 01/05/2030

* The provider reserves the right to close the product/fund early.

Counterparty:

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Please Note: The investment returns and the return of capital are dependent upon the counterparty meeting their obligations on time and in full. If the counterparty fails to meet their obligations you could lose some or all of your capital.

The credit ratings provided below can be a useful way to compare the credit risk associated with different Counterparties or Deposit Takers. Credit ratings are assigned by independent companies known as ratings agencies.

A+
A+

S&P Rating*

AA
AA

Fitch Rating*

Aa2
Aa2

Moody's Rating*

3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1

Description

This maximum six-year and three-week plan features the potential to mature on any of the plan's anniversaries from year two onwards, returning the capital investment in full, plus a 7.15% gain for each year the plan has been in force. The plan will mature early in the event that the S&P 500 Index closes at, or above a reducing Reference Level. The Reference Level in year two is 100% of the Initial Index Level, 95% in year three, 90% in year four, 85% in year five, and finally 80% in year six.

If the plan fails to mature early and the Final Index Level is more than 20% below the Initial Index Level, no gain will be achieved; however, investors' capital should still be returned in full, unless the Final Index Level is more than 35% below the Initial Index Level. If such a fall does occur, the invested capital will be reduced by 1% for every 1% the Final Index Level is below the Initial Index Level. For example, if the plan fails to mature early and the Final Index Level is 40% below the Initial Index Level, investors will suffer a 40% reduction to their invested capital.

Lowes will not charge an ongoing fee or receive any annual commission in respect of this investment.

Contract Details

Initial Index Level:

The closing level of the Index on 1 May 2025.

Final Index Level:

The closing level of the Index on 1 May 2031.

Cash ISA Equity ISA Direct ISA Transfer SIPP **
Availability
Minimum Contribution*
N/A £5,000 £5,000 £5,000 £5,000

*Note that minimum contributions exclude any applicable adviser charges

**The investment may also be available through third party SIPP Providers

Tax Treatment if held outside Tax Shelter:

The product literature states that under current legislation any growth achieved by this investment at redemption, where held outside of a tax wrapper, will be subject to Capital Gains Tax rules applicable at that time.

Please note, tax rules and legislation are subject to change at any time.

Capital At Risk Barrier (Subject To Counterparty Solvency)

Barrier Level: 65% of Initial Index Level.

Downside: 1:1

Capital at Risk Barrier Type: End of Term only

If the investment fails to produce a gain, it still aims to return investors' capital in full at maturity, unless the Final Index Level is more than 35% below the Initial Index Level. If such a stock market fall occurs, investors' capital will be reduced in line with the percentage fall in the Index.

Charges

Unless stated otherwise charges do not affect the amount being invested as they have been taken into account in the terms of the investment. So, for every £100 invested, the return, provided the investment is held until maturity, should be £100, plus or minus the gain or loss in accordance with the defined terms. Separate fees may be payable to your adviser, platform or stockbroker for arranging this investment.

The total charges incorporated in the terms of the investment: Approximately 1.95%.

Note that prior to 1 June 2024 this figure in our database was provider charge only

If surrendered early, the value will be dependent on a number of factors and may be less than the original amount invested. In the event of early surrender the provider may levy an administration fee which will be deducted from the surrender proceeds as follows:

Early Surrender: £100 + VAT

Early ISA Transfer: £100 + VAT

Summary Table

Event Outcome
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce default = Return of any capital subject to insolvency proceedings - potential total loss
If not
If on any annual observation date from year two onwards the S&P 500 Index closes at or above a reducing reference level (see description) = Return of invested capital plus a 7.15% gain for each year the plan has been in force
If not
If at the end of the term the Index is between 20% and 35% lower = Return of invested capital only
If not
As the Index is more than 35% lower = Invested capital is reduced in line with the fall in the Index

Fees

Where no advice has been sought or given, our fee for acting as intermediary for this investment is 1.65% of the amount invested, capped at £2,000. For example, on an investment of £25,000 our fee would be £412.50 and for an investment of £125,000 it would be £2,000.

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Risks

All investment involves risk and you could lose some or all of the money you invest.

It is imperative that you read the plan brochure and terms and conditions and understand all of the risks involved, which are outlined on page 10 and 11 of the brochure, prior to proceeding. If you do not fully understand the risks, the commitment or you are unsure as to the suitability of the investment for you, you should not proceed but instead contact us via E-mail or Callback Request for advice.

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