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Introduction
The Glacier Top Brands Return Enhancer is a five year investment option in a sinking fund policy underwritten by Sanlam Life, that is linked to the performance of a global portfolio of companies with strong brand value.
- Minimum contribution
R100,000 lump sum.
- How long to invest for
A minimum of five years, as it is set up in a sinking fund policy underwritten by Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd, called the Vantage Plan, of which the first five years are known as a ‘restricted period’.
How it works
What investment in the Top Brands Return Enhancer offers you
Five-year investment linked to a portfolio of some of the largest, most well-known and well-perceived brands in the Europe and US, without currency risk.
Capital protection.
The Top Brands Return Enhancer will provide you with a defined minimum return if the portfolio provides a negative return or a positive return up to 20% over the 5-year investment term. You will receive an enhanced return if the portfolio provides a return above 20% over the five years. This enhanced return level gets determined at inception.
There is an opportunity for high returns, even in a low return environment.
Structure with no tax administration burden.


Access to your money
You may exit this investment prior to maturity. The value will be calculated based on the market value of the assets, which could be less than the original capital amount. The minimum return is only provided if the policy is held to maturity.
Tax and fees
All fees are priced into the investment. No additional fees will be deducted separately and your full investment amount will therefore be invested. Fees vary per product and underlying investments. Please speak to your financial intermediary to make sure you pay the correct fees and that you understand which fees you pay and why.
For September 2024 issue: All returns earned will be taxed as capital gains at maturity.
For all previous issues: All returns earned will be taxed as income at maturity, using the prevailing tax rates.
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