Following a strong start to the year, geopolitical conflicts are causing turbulence in the stock markets. However, clever investment solutions allow investors to seize opportunities and mitigate risks. 

With the capital protection certificate on Partners Group, UBS and Zurich Insurance, investors benefit from the upside potential of the Swiss financial stocks while reducing their downside risk.

Two bonus certificates on the ZKB Equity Top Picks 2026 allow investors to invest in a selection of the ten recommended stocks.

The equities of Partners Group are among the biggest losers in the SMI in 2025. However, the private equity specialist's business is performing well. Investors who believe the shares will see moderate price gains in the new year may be interested in the outperformance certificate on Partners Group.

Capital protection products are in demand during periods of market uncertainty. With the capital protection note on Givaudan, Kühne + Nagel and Nestlé, investors participate in the upside potential of SMI laggards while reducing their downside risk.

In the current zero interest rate environment, the search for attractive investments remains challenging. In this context, the ZKB Bonus Certificate on five Swiss financials – Helvetia, Partners Group, Swissquote, UBS and Zurich Insurance – may be of interest. 

The rally in US stocks has suffered a setback recently. For investors looking to participate in potential future gains in the S&P 500® while reducing potential losses, the Cushion Participation Certificate may be an appealing option.

The Lucerne-based milk processor Emmi is performing remarkably strongly. Nevertheless, scepticism prevails on the stock market. Investors who believe Emmi will see moderate price gains may be interested in the outperformance certificate on the milk processor.

«Finanz und Wirtschaft» is bundling its Swiss top picks into a single product, launching an investment certificate based on the FuW Best of Switzerland stock selection. The actively managed product is now tradable on the Swiss stock exchange.

High-dividend stocks can offer stability during turbulent market periods. The newly launched ZKB Tracker Certificate gives investors easy access to the investment theme.