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Can you lose principal in fixed index annuities?SummaryIn this 0:18 Annuities Explained YouTube Short, Jeffrey Scott McLeod, LUTC, covers “Can you lose principal in fixed index annuities?.” Can you lose principal in a fixed index annuity? The floor is the minimum linked interest rate that you can earn. The most common floor is 0%. But in all cases, your fixed annuity will have a minimum guaranteed value 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. Fixed annuities guarantee at least a minimum interest rate set by the insurer. Deferred annuities also differ by premium pattern and by fees and charges. The 2022 NAIC Buyer’s Guide for Deferred Annuities explains that an annuity is a contract with an insurance company. With an annuity, the insurer promises to pay income on a regular basis for a period you choose—including the rest of your life. Source: NAIC Buyer’s Guide for Deferred Annuities (2022). The guide does not endorse any company or policy. For your state insurance department, see 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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