European bank stocks are among this year’s stock market favorites. However, their strong rally makes them vulnerable to price corrections. The barrier reverse convertible on four European banks offers attractive return opportunities while providing investors with partial protection against setbacks.

The year is drawing to a close and the Swiss stock market is set to end on a positive note. However, the performance of individual shares varies greatly.

In the era of artificial intelligence, consumer staples are not receiving much attention from investors, who are currently focusing primarily on companies that could benefit from the AI boom. However, in turbulent market phases, the sector's defensive orientation pays off.

The planned reduction in US tariffs on Swiss goods offers some hope to the domestic watch industry. Watch manufacturers Richemont and Swatch Group are in the spotlight on the stock market. While Richemont has coped well with the challenging market conditions, Swatch Group continues to face pressure.

Although Nvidia presented strong quarterly earnings, concerns about market exaggerations are dominating the US stock market. The current euphoria surrounding artificial intelligence is reminiscent of the dot-com bubble of the 1990s. While there are significant differences compared to the situation at the time, investors should remain cautious. 

Gold mining companies are benefiting from the surge in the price of gold and have recorded strong stock market gains this year. However, this also increases the risk of setbacks, as investors have recently experienced. 

Corporate earnings are currently setting the pace on the Swiss stock market. However, not all companies have been able to deliver convincing results. Nestlé and Sika are among the losers, dropping significantly after their interim results were published. Investors can benefit from the yield potential with the reverse convertible on these two stocks.

US chip manufacturer Nvidia has become the first company ever to exceed a market capitalisation of USD 5 trillion.

Reverse convertibles allow investors to achieve appealing returns, even in stagnant stock markets. The low strike reverse convertible stands out for its defensive orientation.

French equities are reacting with losses to the escalating government crisis. The barrier reverse convertible on four French stock market heavyweights allows investors to benefit from the yield potential.