Report published August 17, 2026
UBS Research: Transformational Innovation Opportunities & Equity Reverse Convertible Model Portfolios
Source and citation context
- Issuer
- UBS
- Report date
- August 17, 2026
- Analysis as of
- August 17, 2026
Authors / editors: Moritz Vontobel (Author), Luca Henzen (Author)
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UBS CIO presents 10-stock model portfolios of 6-month reverse convertibles across three transformational innovation themes: Artificial Intelligence, Power and Resources, and Longevity. These structured strategies allow investors to monetize elevated implied volatility and earn attractive coupon yields while building defensive equity exposure.
Key Takeaways
- 1.CIO identifies transformational innovation opportunities (TRIOs) across Artificial Intelligence, Power & Resources, and Longevity to drive structural equity growth.
- 2.Elevated single-stock implied volatility creates an opportunity to use 6-month reverse convertibles to generate yield (6.0%–8.0% p.a. target coupons) and establish defensive entry points on pullbacks.
- 3.Each thematic portfolio selects 10 equally weighted stocks that score best under CIO's reverse convertible screening methodology, balancing higher implied volatility against fundamental risk metrics.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Portfolio construction
- Benefits of the CIO model portfolios
- Artificial Intelligence Portfolio
- Power & Resources Portfolio
- Longevity portfolio
- Sector exposure
- Strike comparison
- Historical simulation
- Momentum screen
- Volatility screen
- Market & Volatility Snapshot
- What is a reverse convertible?
- Key features of investing in reverse convertibles:
- Risks associated with reverse convertibles
- Contact
- Frequency of updates
- Producers, disseminators and their competent authorities
- UBS Investment Bank Global Equity Rating Definitions
- Appendix
- Equity selection system
- Risk information
Report data
Figure 1 - Single-stock implied volatility compared to past year — as of August 17, 2026.
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| AI Portfolio Target Coupon | 8.0 % p.a. | Target annualized coupon for 6-month reverse convertibles across high-volatility AI stocks. |
| Power and Resources Portfolio Target Coupon | 6.0 % p.a. | Target annualized coupon for reverse convertibles across defensive power and resource stocks. |
| Reverse Convertible Distribution Fee Included | 2.0 % p.a. | Embedded distribution fee included in indicative pricing. |
| Intel Corp. YTD Return | 177.8% | Year-to-date return recorded for Intel Corp. in the snapshot table. |
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Reverse Convertible Thematic Ideas is shown in chronological order through this edition, published on August 17, 2026.
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Reported Data Context
- AI Portfolio Target Coupon: 8.0 % p.a. (6-month tenor) · Source: UBS
- Power and Resources Portfolio Target Coupon: 6.0 % p.a. (6-month tenor) · Source: UBS
- Reverse Convertible Distribution Fee Included: 2.0 % p.a. (Current) · Source: Bloomberg, UBS
- Intel Corp. YTD Return: 177.8 % (2026 YTD as of 2026-08-17) · Source: Bloomberg, UBS