Index Spotlight: BofA Global MegaTrends Powered by truVol

March 1, 2025

While traditional volatility control methods use only one data point per day, the Bank of America, or BofA, Global MegaTrends Index applies Salt Financials truVol® Risk Control Engine to manage volatility throughout the day.1

truVol® uses market prices from multiple points during the trading day to create a broader picture of historical volatility and trends, seeking to reduce risk and improve index stability.

Choose the BofA Global MegaTrends Index option with the goal of tapping into the dynamic new economy, embracing global innovation and long-term growth.

  • Performance: The BofA Global MegaTrends Index with truVol® outperforms traditional volatility control on the same index by 1.2% on an annualized basis over the Index’s full history.2
  • Pricing: Lower volatility from intraday data generally means lower options pricing which can lead to higher participation rates in index-linked products. 

Enhanced Choice Index Plus, featuring the BofA Global MegaTrends Index and truVol Risk Control Engine offers:

  • Guaranteed participation rate for term on the 5 and 7-year options
  • Competitive compensation 
  • Competitive real return history

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