Why UK Investors Are Betting Big on Catastrophe Bonds – And Getting Paid to Brace for Disaster

Why UK Investors Are Betting Big on Catastrophe Bonds – And Getting Paid to Brace for Disaster

Ever wonder if you could actually get paid to bet against the apocalypse? Sounds like a wild investment pitch, right? Yet here we are, staring down a barrel filled with climate crises, AI run amok, political mayhem, and yes, all the chaos that presidential rollercoasters bring. You’d assume that catastrophe bonds—those financial instruments designed to absorb the shocks of disasters—wouldn’t need much convincing. But surprisingly, most investors still overlook them, especially in the UK. Think of it: while a NASDAQ meltdown won’t erase humanity, it sure can wreck your stock-heavy portfolio. So, what if there’s a way to make these looming threats work in your favor rather than against you? Strap in, because we’re diving into how catastrophe bonds might just be your portfolio’s unexpected lifeline. LEARN MORE


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Given the many threats seemingly on the cusp of sending humanity the way of the dinosaurs – from climate change to an AI takeover to political polarisation to that president – you’d think ‘catastrophe bonds’ wouldn’t need too much selling.

That’s true too if you’re worried about the high valuation of the US equity market. A NASDAQ bubble bursting wouldn’t blow-up the gene pool. But it would do a number on most US equity-heavy portfolios.

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