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Best fixed index annuity? Can it be Annual Reset?SummaryIn this 0:11 Annuities Explained YouTube Short, Jeffrey Scott McLeod, LUTC, covers “Best fixed index annuity? Can it be Annual Reset?.” The Wharton School of Business in Pennsylvania did some research years ago and concluded that annual reset was far superior over 2-year or term endpoint Insurance education only—not securities advice. Key takeaways
From the NAIC Buyer’s GuideFixed indexed annuities are a type of fixed annuity that earn interest based on changes in a market index; the interest rate is guaranteed never to be less than zero, even if the market goes down. When you buy an indexed annuity, you are not investing directly in the market or the index. Under an annual reset (ratchet) method, index-linked interest is determined each year by comparing the index value at the start of the year with the value at the end of the year, subject to the contract’s formula. Interest credited for a year is locked in; the next year’s starting index point resets. Common indexing methods described in NAIC materials include annual reset (ratcheting), high-water mark, and point-to-point. The indexing method is the approach used to measure the amount of change, if any, in the index. Sources: NAIC Buyer’s Guide for Deferred Annuities (2022); NAIC Buyer’s Guide for Fixed Deferred Annuities — Appendix for Equity-Indexed Annuities (2007 materials). The guides do not endorse any company or policy. State insurance departments: www.naic.org. Questions about fixed index annuities? Call or text 501-658-9882 · Book a time on the calendar Insurance-only disclaimer Jeffrey Scott McLeod, LUTC, is a licensed insurance producer. Content on this page is educational and discusses insurance products only—not securities, brokerage, or investment advisory services. Texas license 901162. Arkansas / National Producer Number 558629. Product availability, rates, and features vary by state and insurer. Read the NAIC Buyer’s Guide and the insurance contract before you buy. More videos |
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