Fixed indexed annuities, formerly called equity indexed annuities, are a type ofdeferred annuitythat credits interest based on the changes to a market index, such as the S&P 500 or Dow Jones Industrial Average. Interest is credited when the index value increases, but the interest rate is guarant...
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All about fixed index annuities, also known as equity indexed annuities, or FIAs. This website provides information regarding the advantages and disadvantages a fixed index annuity and planning for retirement.
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Is a fixed index annuity right for you? Whether you’re looking for principal protection in down markets, the possibility of growing tax-deferred* assets for retirement income, or planning on leaving a legacy, a fixed index annuity can help with these goals. While providing tax deferral, ...
During this time, your annuity can earn an annual fixed rate of interest that is guaranteed by the insurance company. [On-screen disclosure]Although an external index may affect your interest credited, the contract does not directly participate in any equity or fixed income investments. You are ...
A further option to consider is what is known as an anchor strategy, which uses a fixed, predictable asset such as a certificate of deposit (CD) or single-premium deferred annuity (SPDA) to protect a portion of your principal in conjunction with an equity component to pursue growth for the...
Fixed Index Annuity - Rates are diffferent among the insurance companies. Choose the wrong fixed indexed annuity and your interest rate returns could be below average. JEFFREY SCOTT McLEOD
The combination of low interest rates and high equity market volatility has continued to make FIAs an attractive proposition for many investors. Demand for these products has grown dramatically over the past decade as variable annuities have felt more pressure from the economic and regula...