Friday, 26.10.2018

Low-volatility strategy
Get off the roller coaster

Trade disputes, Brexit chaos and a controversial Italian budget proposal – these three factors have been making life uncomfortable for investors recently. They have also caused the turbulence on the global equity markets to rise sharply. Collective sentiment is reflected in implied volatilities. The range of fluctuation priced into options shot up at the start of the fourth quarter (see chart). In an environment like this, investment strategies targeting stocks with relatively low volatility could come into their own once again. The same goes for the K Switzerland Low Volatility NTR Index. Year to date this underlying has extended its long-term outperformance of the SMITM.1 A PERLES (symbol: SOLVZU) can give investors exposure to this benchmark in their portfolio.

Performance on the Swiss equity market is something of a roller coaster at the moment. The SMITM gained 5.6% between July and September 2018. This was the strongest performance the domestic blue chip index had posted since the first three months of 2013. But it was not enough for a breakout to the upside. Instead, recent weeks have seen the SMITM move down smartly. Shortly before the end of October the performance for the month was down 3.5%.1 Over extended periods these ups and downs in prices reduce returns. Academic studies have demonstrated that portfolios of relatively low-volatility stocks beat the broader market in the long term. This puts them at odds with traditional capital market theory, which assumes that the more risk an investor takes, the higher the return on a diversified portfolio. Robert Haugen and James Heins documented the “low volatility anomaly” as long ago as 1972. Twenty years after that, US researchers Eugene Fama and Kenneth French published a three-factor model. One of the characteristics this featured as driving returns was low volatility.

Opportunities: The PERLES is listed on SIX (symbol: SOLVZU) and is a way of taking a diversified position in the 20 lowest-volatility stocks on the Swiss equity market. The product replicates the K Switzerland Low Volatility Index for an annual management fee of 1.00%. Any dividends on the constituents are reinvested net in the underlying. The term is limited to a total of seven years, but this can be extended by the same period.

Risks: This product does not have capital protection. With a PERLES, losses are incurred if the underlying index falls. Investors in structured products are also exposed to issuer risk, which means that the capital invested may be lost if UBS AG becomes insolvent, regardless of the performance of the underlying.

More UBS products and further information on the risks and opportunities are available at ubs.com/keyinvest.

K Switzerland Low Volatility NTR Index vs. SMI™ TR Index
(5 years; for illustrative purposes only; figures in %)¹

The K Switzerland Low Volatility Index has risen in the past. Over a five-year period the smart beta benchmark has outperformed the SMITM considerably.

Helvetia Holding vs. Lindt & Sprüngli vs. PSP Swiss Property
(5 years; for illustrative purposes only; figures in %)¹

Insurance, chocolate and real estate are the industries Helvetia, Lindt & Sprüngli and PSP operate in, all of which have contributed to the recent outperformance of the K Switzerland Low Volatility Index.

¹) Please be aware that past performance does not indicate future results.
²) The conditions of ETTs are reviewed on a yearly basis and can be adjusted with a deadline of 13 months after the announcement.

PERLES on the K Switzerland Low Volatility Index

K Switzerland Low Volatility Index – Composition as of 31.08.2018

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Market overview

¹ Change based on the closing price of the previous day compared to the closing price a week ago.

SMI™ vs. VSMI™ 1 year

The VSMI™ Index is calculated since 2005. It shows the volatility of the stocks within the SMI™ index. A portfolio which reacts only to changes in volatility instead of volatility itself is relevant for the calculation. Thereby, the VSMI™ methodology uses the squared volatility, known as variance, of the SMI options with remaining time to expiry of 30 days traded at the Eurex.

Gold
The crisis currency moves up

The weather may have been nice in October, but things were less agreeable on the stock market. As discussed on the preceding pages, equity market corrections pushed volatility up sharply. At the same time, gold showed signs of life. The crisis currency has risen 3.4% since the end of September.¹ Logically, the ETC (Symbol: CGCCIU) on the UBS Bloomberg CMCI Gold CHF Monthly Hedged TR Index broke out to the upside of its downward technical trend. This participation product makes it possible to take roll-optimized positions in the precious metal.

Most investor showed little interest in gold as a safe haven until the end of the third quarter. The steep increase in interest rates in the USA and the associated strength of the dollar weighed on it in particular. While the greenback itself remains in demand as a crisis currency and is holding up at a high level, the gold price has shot up in recent weeks. Clearly the rise in general uncertainty factors has driven increasing numbers of investors to switch to risk-off mode. The situation in Italy is of special concern for financial markets. The government of the right-wing Lega party and the populist Five Star movement is planning to raise far more new debt in 2019 than its predecessor had indicated. The EU Commission has rejected Rome’s draft proposal, something which has never happened before in the history of the Eurozone. “If trust is eroded, all Member States take damage, our union takes damage,” said Commission Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis of this unprecedented step. Italy now has three weeks to react to the criticism and submit a new budget for 2019 to Brussels. (Source: Thomson Reuters media report, 23 October 2018)

Opportunities: The ETC (Symbol: CGCCIU) on the UBS Bloomberg CMCI Gold CHF Monthly Hedged TR Index allows investors to diversify their portfolios simply and cheaply. The product underlying replicates the gold price by using various futures contracts. As is typical for the CMCI index family, positions are taken across the entire forward curve and all liquid maturities. A hedging mechanism ensures that fluctuations between the US dollar (the currency gold is priced in) and the Swiss franc (the product currency) are neutralized every month.

Risks: This product does not have capital protection. With an ETC, losses are incurred if the underlying index falls. Investors in structured products are also exposed to issuer risk, which means that the capital invested may be lost if UBS AG becomes insolvent, regardless of the performance of the underlying.

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Gold (in US dollars per fine ounce) 5 years¹

ETC on the UBS Bloomberg CMCI Gold CHF Monthly Hedged TR Index

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¹) Please be aware that past performance does not indicate future results.
²) The conditions of ETTs are reviewed on a yearly basis and can be adjusted with a deadline of 13 months after the announcement.

Friday, 19.10.2018

Microchip equities
Opportunity to get involved in this sector thanks to the sell-off

There was recently a wave of sales in the microchip sector. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell by more than 4% within a single week. Infineon was hit even harder, with the DAX equity declining by around twice as much in the same period. AMS has also been on the “to sell” list of stock exchange speculators for some time now, and the microchip specialist has lost more than a quarter of its market capitalization in the space of a month.¹ Following the general sell-off in the sector, it might now make sense to consider entering the market at this low base. In view of the uncertain situation on the stock markets, however, conditional partial protection is a must. The Double Coupon Kick-In GOAL (symbol: KCRRDU) in subscription on AMS, Infineon and Intel has attractive conditions. In addition to a risk buffer of 40% and a coupon of 10% p.a., the product also offers the additional opportunity of being able to double the return. For those who prefer a product with only one underlying, should take a look at the Early Redemption Kick-In GOAL (symbol: KCSEDU) on AMS, with which a coupon of 10% p.a. is possible within just two years.

Although semiconductor companies are currently exposed to severe fluctuations on the stock market, the industry continues to grow. According to the experts at IC Insights, the global microchip market is expected to grow by 14% to USD 509.1 billion this year, exceeding the half trillion US dollar mark for the very first time. In light of new technology trends such as Big Data, the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence, the demand for microchips could continue to remain high. IC Insights estimates that the percentage of electronic products being fitted with semiconductors will increase from 28.8% in 2017 to 31.5% in 2022. (Source: IC Insights, July 18, 2018)

Opportunities: In order to achieve a double-digit percentage return with the Early Redemption Kick-In GOAL (symbol: KCSEDU) on AMS, the equity does not need to grow. If the risk buffer of 40% is maintained, the maximum return of 10% p.a. will be paid out in just under a year. The new Double Coupon Kick-In GOAL (symbol: KCRRDU) on AMS, Infineon and Intel offers a lofty 20% return opportunity. If the three equities are at least level with or above the initial price upon maturity, the traditional coupon of 10% p.a. will be doubled. The barrier stands at a comfortable 40% of the initial fixing price.

Risks: Kick-In GOALs do not have capital protection. If the underlyings touch or fall below the respective Kick-In Level (barrier) and the early redemption feature does not apply, the amount repaid on the maturity date is reflecting the worst performance of the underlyings (but not more than notional value plus coupon). In this case, it is likely that losses will be incurred. Investors in structured products are also exposed to issuer risk, which means that the capital invested may be lost if UBS AG becomes insolvent, regardless of the performance of the underlying.

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AMS vs. Infineon vs. Intel (5 years; for illustrative purposes only; figures in %)¹

The three microchip equities are ultimately showing clear upward growth over the next 5 years, with AMS faring the best. Nevertheless, the Apple supplier recently suffered significant losses.

AMS (5 years)¹

Austrian semiconductor manufacturer AMS has enjoyed a steep upward trend, which started some two years ago. A correction phase subsequently set in when prices rose above 100 francs.

¹) Please be aware that past performance does not indicate future results.
²) The conditions of ETTs are reviewed on a yearly basis and can be adjusted with a deadline of 13 months after the announcement.

10.00% p.a. Double Coupon Worst of Kick-In GOAL on AMS, Infineon, Intel

10.00% p.a. ER Kick-In GOAL on AMS

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Market overview

¹ Change based on the closing price of the previous day compared to the closing price a week ago.

SMI™ vs. VSMI™ 1 year

The VSMI™ Index is calculated since 2005. It shows the volatility of the stocks within the SMI™ index. A portfolio which reacts only to changes in volatility instead of volatility itself is relevant for the calculation. Thereby, the VSMI™ methodology uses the squared volatility, known as variance, of the SMI options with remaining time to expiry of 30 days traded at the Eurex.

BMW & Tesla
Premium manufacturers revved up

The automotive industry is currently being hit from all sides. In addition to international risks as a result of the customs conflict and Brexit, regulators are also exerting pressure on manufacturers with new exhaust emission tests. Although day-to-day business is consequently suffering, the companies are not losing sight of their future opportunities. BMW made a massive statement of intent recently. The German firm was the first foreign car company to succeed in acquiring a majority stake in a Chinese joint venture. In contrast, Tesla is making headlines in the US thanks to its rising production figures. From July to September, 53,239 bodies of the Model 3 cars on which the company has pinned its hopes rolled off the production line – more than twice as many as in the second quarter. UBS is now packaging the two premium manufacturers into a Callable Worst of Kick-In GOAL (symbol: KCRQDU), offering amazing conditions. The barrier stands at 50% of the initial price and the coupon totals 20% p.a.

The charismatic boss of the electric car pioneer Tesla is always good for a surprise. Elon Musk is currently trying to retrofit the on-board computer in the Tesla to include a video game console. Although this is still a long way off from bearing fruit, investors are eagerly awaiting the figures for the third quarter. After a weak first half-year, Musk had promised “sustainably profitable” work from now on. Tesla will publish its interim report on October 30. Although remaining in the black is no problem for competitor BMW, the Munich-based company did scare off investors with a profit warning. Nevertheless, the car company has decided not to stick its head in the sand, but continue to put the pedal to the metal instead. For example, BMW is increasing its stake in the joint venture with its Chinese partner Brilliance by 25% to 75%, paying EUR 3.6 billion in return. We expect to be able to fully consolidate BMW Brilliance Automotive in the balance sheet from 2022 onwards,” said BMW CEO Harald Krüger. (Source: Thomson Reuters media report, October 11, 2018)

Opportunities: BMW and Tesla don’t have to switch to the fast lane for the new Callable Worst of Kick-In GOAL (symbol: KCRQDU) to be profitable. On the contrary: The two automotive equities have a downward margin of 50% before the brakes are put on the potential maximum return of 20% p.a. The maximum term of one year can be shortened by a maximum of half a year due to the callable function.

Risks: This product does not have capital protection. If the underlyings touch or fall below the respective Kick-In Level (barrier) and the callable feature does not apply, the amount repaid on the maturity date is reflecting the worst performance of the underlyings (but not more than notional value plus coupon). In this case, it is likely that losses will be incurred. Investors in structured products are also exposed to issuer risk, which means that the capital invested may be lost if UBS AG becomes insolvent, regardless of the performance of the underlying.

More UBS products and further information on the risks and opportunities are available at ubs.com/keyinvest.

BMW vs. Tesla
(5 years; for illustrative purposes only; figures in %)¹

20.00% p.a. Callable Worst of Kick-In GOAL on BMW and Tesla

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¹) Please be aware that past performance does not indicate future results.
²) The conditions of ETTs are reviewed on a yearly basis and can be adjusted with a deadline of 13 months after the announcement.

Friday, 12.10.2018

Cybercrime
Security on the information superhighway

Hacker attacks are currently a hot topic in the media. For example, the UK is accusing Russia of being responsible for cyber attacks made against political institutions. (Source: Thomson Reuters media report, October 10, 2018) A data scandal on Facebook is also causing quite a stir. According to the US company, hackers exploited a breach in security, which enabled them to spy on approximately 50 million profiles (Source: https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2018/09/security-update/). These examples show that the protection mechanisms used need to be improved and become more effective. Consequently, the demand for IT security services – from private users and companies to entire countries – is likely to remain high in the future. This long-term trend could also be a good capital investment. The Open End PERLES on the Solactive Global Cyber Security Index make it easy and cost-effective to invest in the sector. The products, which can be traded in Swiss francs (symbol: KCFJDU) and US dollars (symbol: KCFKDU), have a management fee of 0.75% p.a.

Siemens is an impressive example of the significance of cybersecurity. A total of 1,275 employees are responsible for IT security at the industrial group. After all, Siemens records around 1,000 attacks a day. It is rapidly becoming clear that IT security is a global market worth billions. According to the «Cybersecurity Market by Solution» report, global spending in this area will reach a volume of USD 152.71 billion in the current year – and this figure is set to increase in the future. Estimates state that the market will grow to USD 248.26 billion by 2023, corresponding to an average annual growth rate of 10.2% between 2018 and 2023. The main drivers behind this are the increasing number of hacker attacks and stricter data protection guidelines. (Source: MarketsandMarktes, September 2018) Internet security is a wide-ranging field. Encryption, anti-virus protection, firewalls and data recovery are just a few of the areas that IT security companies need to address. It could therefore make sense to diversify your portfolio by investing in this growth trend. The Solactive Global Cyber Security Index includes a total of 14 international security companies, all of which are specialists in their fields. For example, Japanese company Trend Micro is best known for its antivirus software, while Israeli firm Check Point Software excels in firewall and VPN products. The current heavyweight in the index is Fortinet. The company, which last year even founded an independent subsidiary that focuses solely on cybersecurity products for government agencies, recently received a fillip from the index provider S&P Dow Jones. As of October 11, 2018, Fortinet replaced Envision Healthcare Corp. on the S&P 500™ indices. The “promotion” came as a result of a strong share price performance, as the market value of Fortinet increased by a huge 113% within the space of a year.¹

Opportunities: The price curve of the Solactive Global Cyber Security Index is likewise trending strongly upward. Although the barometer also paid the price for the recent market weakness, the index reached a new record high until mid-September. Positive growth of 21.4% has been recorded since the end of the year 2017.¹ The Open End PERLES in Swiss francs (symbol: KCFJDU) and US dollars (symbol: KCFKDU) give investors easy access to companies offering promising IT security solutions. The products track the performance of the Solactive Global Cyber Security NTR Index. Although there is an annual management fee of 0.75%, the net dividends distributed to members are reinvested.

Risks: The aforementioned products do not have capital protection. Should the underlying assets deliver a negative performance; the Open End PERLES will incur commensurate losses. The currency risk must also be taken into account, as the trading currency of the products may differ from the currencies of the index members. Investors in structured products are also exposed to issuer risk, which means that the capital invested may be lost if UBS AG becomes insolvent, regardless of the performance of the underlying.

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Solactive Global Cyber Security USD NTR Index since October 18, 2013 (launch day)¹

The IT security sector benefits from the increase in spending on security. This is impressively reflected in the Solactive Global Cyber Security Index, which has achieved an average return of 19.9% p.a. since its launch.

Check Point Software vs. Fortinet vs. F5 Networks (5 years) ¹
(for illustrative purposes only; figures in %)

The current heavyweights on the Solactive Global Cyber Security Index – Check Point Software, Fortinet and F5 Networks – are posting significant growth on a five-year basis. Fortinet has even recorded growth in excess of 400%.

¹) Please be aware that past performance does not indicate future results.
²) The conditions of ETTs are reviewed on a yearly basis and can be adjusted with a deadline of 13 months after the announcement.

Open End PERLES on Solactive Global Cyber Security NTR Index (CHF)

Open End PERLES on Solactive Global Cyber Security NTR Index (USD)

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Market overview

¹ Change based on the closing price of the previous day compared to the closing price a week ago.

SMI™ vs. VSMI™ 1 year

The VSMI™ Index is calculated since 2005. It shows the volatility of the stocks within the SMI™ index. A portfolio which reacts only to changes in volatility instead of volatility itself is relevant for the calculation. Thereby, the VSMI™ methodology uses the squared volatility, known as variance, of the SMI options with remaining time to expiry of 30 days traded at the Eurex.

Medical technology
A sector in upheaval

Commotion on the hearing aid market: The US company Bose, known for its speaker systems, has received FDA approval for a hearing aid. People with mild to moderate hearing loss can adjust the settings of this device to meet their needs. The increase in the competition on the market has placed the shares of Sonova under pressure, with the Swiss company’s equities losing about a tenth of their value following the announcement. Medical technology company Straumann also experienced a similar situation.¹ Weak tidings from the industry, among other things, has had a negative impact here. For example, Stratec Biomedical provided a huge surprise by issuing a profit warning. In view of the now reduced share prices of Sonova and Straumann, a partial protection product on the duo might make sense. The Early Redemption (ER) Worst of Kick-In GOAL (symbol: KCQVDU) in subscription offers attractive conditions in this regard. If the barrier remains intact at 69% of the starting prices, the product will yield a maximum amount of 5% p.a. in 18 months at the latest.

Two factors should not be overlooked in the current weakness of Sonova’s share price: Firstly, the group started its extensive share buy-back program on October 10. The hearing aid manufacturer would like to spend up to 1.5 billion Swiss francs on this program. Secondly, an important investors’ day will be held on October 16. Market participants hope that Sonova will use the meeting to announce a new hearing aid that will outperform competing products. At Straumann, on the other hand, things will only start getting exciting at the end of October, as this is when the implant specialist will publish its results for the third quarter. The company’s half-year figures delivered a positive surprise, as management increased its forecast for organic growth in 2018 by some 15%.

Opportunities: The two aforementioned medical technology equities do not need to post price gains for the new ER Worst of Kick-In GOAL (symbol: KCQVDU) to yield the maximum return of 5% p.a. All that is required is that both equites remain above the barrier of 69% of the initial fixing levels during the 18-month term. However, due to the early redemption function, the maximum return can also be achieved earlier. For this to happen, Sonova and Straumann both have to be at or above the initial fixed price on one of the quarterly observation days (first date: October 24, 2019).

Risks: This product does not have capital protection. If the underlyings touch or fall below the respective Kick-In Level (barrier) and the early redemption feature does not apply, the amount repaid on the maturity date is reflecting the worst performance of the underlyings (but not more than notional value plus coupon). In this case, it is likely that losses will be incurred. Investors in structured products are also exposed to issuer risk, which means that the capital invested may be lost if UBS AG becomes insolvent, regardless of the performance of the underlying.

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Sonova vs. Straumann (5 years) ¹
(for illustrative purposes only; figures in %)

5.00% p.a. ER Worst of Kick-In GOAL on Sonova / Straumann

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¹) Please be aware that past performance does not indicate future results.
²) The conditions of ETTs are reviewed on a yearly basis and can be adjusted with a deadline of 13 months after the announcement.

Monday, 08.10.2018

US tax reform
US companies flourishing

The US economy is buzzing. In the first quarter of 2018, the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 4.2% on an annualized basis. At the same time, the economy is more or less at full employment. One of the main drivers of this boom is the tax reform initiated at the start of the year. In December 2017, UBS launched the US Tax Reform Beneficiaries Basket to provide investors with an opportunity to participate in the benefits of the relief in a concentrated form. To date, the strategy behind the shares selected has been very successful. The PERLES (symbol: USTAXU) on the basket has gained 11.3% in value since the start of the year and is therefore outperforming the S&P 500™ index.

One of Donald Trump’s main promises that he made during his election campaign was the implementation of a large-scale tax reform. In the battle for the White House in 2016, the Republican candidate promised extensive relief for private households and businesses, true to the motto of “America first!”. Shortly before Christmas 2017 and about eleven months after taking office, Trump signed a package of laws that had been hotly contested in Washington and implemented the largest tax reform in the US in more than 30 years. This measure, one of the central elements of which was a significant reduction in corporate income tax, is now clearly taking effect. The reform is not only driving the US economy forward as a whole, it is also having a positive effect on company figures according to UBS CIO WM. The experts describe the relief as the “icing on the cake” in an already positive environment. In concrete terms, the reform could accelerate this year’s profit growth in the US by 8%. Overall, UBS CIO WM anticipates a profit increase of 18% for the current year. (Source: UBS CIO WM, «UBS House view Monthly Base», October 2018, 20.09.2018) What is certain is that the US equity market in general and the beneficiaries of the tax reform in particular are currently in strong demand among investors. While other important stock markets hardly made any headway in the first three quarters of 2018, the S&P 500™ continued its attempt to set new records. At the end of September 2018, the benchmark was up by just under 9%. Meanwhile, the US Tax Reform Beneficiaries Basket has increased in price by more than 11%.

UBS launched this selection last December, shortly before a decision had been made on the reform. The impetus to do so came from UBS Research. The in-house analysts were of the opinion at the time that the US tax reform had only been partially priced into share prices. As a result, they systematically searched for companies that could potentially profit from the reform. One of the main criterion for the composition of the basket was the influence of the reform on cash flow and its relation to the respective market capitalization. In order to ensure that the composition did not differ too much from that of the S&P 500™ index, the experts limited the number of shares per sector, resulting in a moderate overweight in companies that benefit the most.

For example, the relatively high proportion of healthcare and technology companies in the US Tax Reform Beneficiaries Basket has paid off to date. In addition to the tax reform, the friendly US consumer climate is playing into the hands of the technology sector. The same also applies to the retail sector. Kohl’s and Macy’s, among others, were considered from this sector of the economy – the shares of the two US department stores have to date risen by around 37% in 2018.

Opportunities: The tracker certificate (symbol: USTAXU) on the US Tax Reform Beneficiaries Basket is still in the first year of its seven-year term. Investors can therefore continue to be able to rely on the long-term effect of the US tax reform. The management fee for the participation product is 0.3% p.a. Any dividend payments distributed by the basket members are reinvested net in the share of the company paying out.

Risks: This product does not have capital protection. The PERLES will make a loss if the underlying basket decreases. Investors in structured products are also exposed to issuer risk, which means that the invested capital may be lost if UBS AG becomes insolvent, regardless of the performance of the underlying.

More UBS products and further information on the risks and opportunities are available at ubs.com/keyinvest.

HCA Healthcare vs. Centene vs. Humana (5 years)¹
(for illustrative purposes only; figures in %)

The three healthcare companies HCA Healthcare, Centene and Humana are among the top performers in the US Tax Reform Beneficiaries Basket to date. The upward pace of the three shares increased once again in 2018.

Kohl’s vs. Macy’s vs. Gap (5 years)¹

(for illustrative purposes only; figures in %)

The share prices of the two US retailers Kohl’s and Macy’s have rocketed following the introduction of the tax reform. In contrast, operational problems have put the brakes on the Gap fashion chain’s share performance.

¹) Please be aware that past performance does not indicate future results.
²) The conditions of ETTs are reviewed on a yearly basis and can be adjusted with a deadline of 13 months after the announcement.

PERLES on US Tax Reform Beneficiaries Basket

US Tax Reform Beneficiaries Basket: Initial weighting by sector (as of: 04.12.2017)

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Market overview

¹ Change based on the closing price of the previous day compared to the closing price a week ago.

SMI™ vs. VSMI™ 1 year

The VSMI™ Index is calculated since 2005. It shows the volatility of the stocks within the SMI™ index. A portfolio which reacts only to changes in volatility instead of volatility itself is relevant for the calculation. Thereby, the VSMI™ methodology uses the squared volatility, known as variance, of the SMI options with remaining time to expiry of 30 days traded at the Eurex.

Airbus/Boeing
Full-to-bursting order books

In the duel between the aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing, the US industry leader has currently inched ahead by a nose. From January to August 2018, Boeing received net orders for 581 aircraft. In contrast, Airbus had to make do with just 219 net orders during this period. The most recent share price performance of the rivals reflects this. While the Airbus share is stagnating in the short term, the Boeing share has started the fourth quarter at a new all-time high.¹ UBS is now combining the two industry giants for an Early Redemption (ER) Worst of Kick-In GOAL (symbol: KCOADU). Investors can expect a coupon payment of 7.5% p.a. here. Meanwhile, the underlyings have a safety cushion of 40% over the two-year term.

Despite the recent slump in orders, Airbus› order book remains full to bursting. At the end of August 2018, the Group reported that it had orders for a total of 7,415 aircraft. At current production rates, production will therefore be fully utilized for almost nine years. Lastly, Airbus secured an order from Europe’s largest airline. Lufthansa converted purchase options for 27 A320 neo and A321 neo aircraft into concrete orders. Ten of the fuel-efficient aircraft from this order will go into service for SWISS. (Source: Airbus press release, 01.10.2018) At Boeing, the legendary 737 is the absolute bestseller. From January to August 2018, almost three-quarters of orders were for the classic aircraft, with the 737 MAX being most in demand. According to Boeing, never before has an airplane sold as well as this ultra-modern model in the company’s history, which stretches back for more than 100 years. The company has revealed that approximately 4,700 orders have been placed for the 737 MAX from more than 100 customers. (Source: Boeing.com) Investors will find out how well the industry leader has performed on October 24 when Boeing publishes its figures for the third quarter. Six days later, Airbus will provide an insight into the company’s latest business developments.

Opportunities: Shortly before the earnings releases, UBS will issue the ER Worst of Kick-In GOAL (symbol: KCOADU) on Airbus and Boeing. A coupon of 7.50% p.a. is available on the two shares. The barriers are set at 60% of the starting level of the two shares. As long as none of the underlyings touch or fall below this level, the product will end with a maximum return in line with the coupon. There is also the opportunity for early redemption at 100% plus the accrued coupon. The Early Redemption feature will take effect if the Airbus and Boeing shares are level with or above the initial price on one of the quarterly observation days (first date: 19.10.2019).

Risks: This product does not have capital protection. If the underlyings touch or fall below the respective Kick-In Level (barrier) and the early redemption feature does not apply, the amount repaid on the maturity date is reflecting the worst performance of the underlyings (but not more than notional value plus coupon). In this case, it is likely that losses will be incurred. Investors in structured products are also exposed to issuer risk, which means that the capital invested may be lost if UBS AG becomes insolvent, regardless of the performance of the underlying.

More UBS products and further information on the risks and opportunities are available at ubs.com/keyinvest.

Airbus vs. Boeing (5 years)¹

(for illustrative purposes only; figures in %)

7.50% p.a. Early Redemption Worst of Kick-In GOAL on Airbus / Boeing

More UBS products and further information on the risks and opportunities are available at ubs.com/keyinvest.

¹) Please be aware that past performance does not indicate future results.
²) The conditions of ETTs are reviewed on a yearly basis and can be adjusted with a deadline of 13 months after the announcement.

Friday, 28.09.2018

Germany
A warm fall

Just as it enters the year of its 30th anniversary, the DAX™ has been thrown out of step. Since the start of the year, the Deutscher Aktienindex™, launched on July 1, 1988, has recorded a negative performance of 4.4%.¹ As is the case on other stock exchanges, the simmering trade conflict is regarded as the main source of friction for the German stock market. Nevertheless, the current ifo Business Climate Index shows that the mood within the German economy remains at a comparatively high level despite all of the factors contributing to the uncertainty. With an ETT (symbol: ETDAX), investors can use the current weakness in the DAX™ to enter the market. While the participation product is directly linked to the fluctuating performances of 30 large caps, the aim of the new Worst of Kick-In GOAL on Bayer, SAP and Volkswagen (symbol: KCMSDU) is to achieve a relatively stable performance. The DAX™ trio allow a coupon of 6.50 percent p.a. This return opportunity is linked to a 40% safety buffer.

Every month, the Munich-based ifo Institute asks around 9,000 managers about the current situation on the markets and their expectations for the next six months. This survey helps form the Business Climate Index, which is one of the most important early indicators for the German economy. Although the barometer became slightly gloomier in September, falling to 103.7 points after totaling 103.9 points in the previous month, the Index still remained at a historically high level. “The German economy is stable, even if there is increasing uncertainty,” commented Clemens Fuest, President of the ifo Institute, on the latest results. (Source: ifo Institute press release, 24.09.2018)

The customs dispute between the US and China that continues to simmer is weighing heavily on the mood on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Added to this is an instable political situation, which is unusual for Germany. Nevertheless, the Grand Coalition of the CDU, CSU and SPD would now like to focus on the business at hand after the recent quarrels regarding Hans-Georg Maassen, former President of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. The German regional elections in Bavaria and Hesse on October 14 and 28, respectively, could be indicatory in this respect. In addition to the two polls, DAX™ investors are likely to keep a close eye on the reporting season over the coming weeks, as this will show whether and to what extent the protectionism that is emerging worldwide is having an impact on the business of the major export-oriented German corporations.

Opportunities: Should the results of the elections cure the DAX™ of its recent lethargy, the ETT (symbol: ETDAX) would be an effective investment instrument. The open-end product tracks the key index with a conversion ratio of 10:1. Investors also benefit from the attractive profit sharing schemes of the German large caps, with dividends being reinvested in net terms. No management fees are typically incurred for this structure.² SAP traditionally kicks off the reporting season on the DAX, with the software group presenting its quarterly figures on October 18. Together with those of Bayer and Volkswagen, the SAP share serves as the underlyings for a new Worst of Kick-In GOAL (symbol: KCMSDU). Investors can make concrete plans here thanks to an annual coupon payment of 6.50%. If none of the shares fall level with or below the barrier of 60% of the initial fixings, investors will also receive their nominal amount back in full at the end of the term.

Risks: These products do not have capital protection. The ETT will make a loss if the underlying index falls below the initial price. If the underlyings of the Worst of Kick-In GOAL touch or fall below the respective Kick-In Level (barrier), the amount repaid on the maturity date is reflecting the worst performance of the underlyings (but not more than notional value plus coupon). In this case, it is likely that losses will be incurred. Investors in structured products are also exposed to issuer risk, which means that the capital invested may be lost if UBS AG becomes insolvent, regardless of the performance of the underlying.

More UBS products and further information on the risks and opportunities are available at ubs.com/keyinvest.

DAX™ (5 years)¹

Consolidation at a high level: The DAX™ has been trending sideward for more than a year. During this time, the area has emerged as a support level for the benchmark at around 12,000 points.

Bayer vs. SAP vs. Volkswagen (5 years)¹

Three equities, two directions: While Bayer and Volkswagen have posted a negative performance over the last five years, the DAX™ heavyweight SAP was able to significantly increase its market capitalization.

¹) Please be aware that past performance does not indicate future results.
²) The conditions of ETTs are reviewed on a yearly basis and can be adjusted with a deadline of 13 months after the announcement.

ETT on DAX™

6.50% p.a. Worst of Kick-In GOAL auf Bayer / SAP / Volkswagen

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Market overview

¹ Change based on the closing price of the previous day compared to the closing price a week ago.

SMI™ vs. VSMI™ 1 year

The VSMI™ Index is calculated since 2005. It shows the volatility of the stocks within the SMI™ index. A portfolio which reacts only to changes in volatility instead of volatility itself is relevant for the calculation. Thereby, the VSMI™ methodology uses the squared volatility, known as variance, of the SMI options with remaining time to expiry of 30 days traded at the Eurex.

Ferrari/Porsche
Luxury car bodies in new splendor

The events in the sports car segment are coming thick and fast at the moment, as luxury manufacturer Ferrari wants to place 15 new models on the market by 2022. Their aim by this point in time is for some 60% of their cars to come equipped with a hybrid engine. Alternative engines are also a hot topic at rivals Porsche. The company was the first German car maker to announce its intention to withdraw from the diesel market. It now focuses solely on gasoline engines, hybrid models and electric vehicles. Investors have the option of including both of the car stocks in their portfolio. The new Worst of Kick-In GOAL (symbol: KCOIDU) in subscription has an attractive annual coupon of 8% and offers a safety buffer of 30%.

The traditional combustion engine is increasingly becoming obsolete. Electric engines are now also making waves in the sports car industry. Porsche has removed diesel engines from its product range and increased its focus in the areas of hybrid and electric mobility. It is estimated that more than EUR 6 billion will be pumped into these technologies by 2022. As early as 2025, every second new Porsche vehicle could be electrically powered, be it via a hybrid engine or a completely electric engine. The long-established Italian company Ferrari is also following this path. At its recent presentation of the new medium-term development plan in Maranello, CEO Louis Camilleri announced a plethora of new models – with 15 new models and model variants being planned to be released in the three areas of Sport, GT and Special Series between 2019 and 2022. This will also include a sporty all-terrain vehicle, which has suffered long delays. The aim of this offensive push is to further diversify the current product range. By 2022, some 60% of the Ferraris produced will be hybrid models. This should also see profits increasing further. The Group’s operating margin is expected to reach 38% in 2022, after totaling 31.9% in the second quarter of 2018.

Opportunities: Should any investors want the two luxury car body manufacturers to be part of their portfolio as a pair, they would be advised to take a look at the Worst of Kick-In GOAL (symbol: KCOIDU). The configuration of this new issue is very impressive – The product is in subscription and has an annual coupon of 8% as well as an initial risk buffer of 30%. Provided that neither the Ferrari share nor the Porsche share fall level with or below the barrier of 70% of the initial fixing level, the maximum return will be paid out. The product issued in Swiss francs includes currency hedging. The security matures after exactly one year.

Risks: This product does not have capital protection. If the underlyings touch or fall below the respective Kick-In Level (barrier), the amount repaid on the maturity date is reflecting the worst performance of the underlyings (but not more than notional value plus coupon). In this case, it is likely that losses will be incurred. Investors in structured products are also exposed to issuer risk, which means that the capital invested may be lost if UBS AG becomes insolvent, regardless of the performance of the underlying.

More UBS products and further information on the risks and opportunities are available at ubs.com/keyinvest.

Ferrari vs. Porsche (since 04.01.2016, Start Ferrari-Listing in Mailand)¹

8.00% p.a. Worst of Kick-In GOAL on Porsche / Ferrari

More UBS products and further information on the risks and opportunities are available at ubs.com/keyinvest.

¹) Please be aware that past performance does not indicate future results.
²) The conditions of ETTs are reviewed on a yearly basis and can be adjusted with a deadline of 13 months after the announcement.