Indexed vs. Variable Annuities
| FEES |
INDEXED
- Surrender fees for early withdrawals
- Income rider fee
- Total fees averaging .6% – .8%
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VARIABLE
- Surrender fees for early withdrawals
- Base contract fee
- Sub account fee
- Income rider fee
- Total fees averaging 3.25% – 4%
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Winner: Indexed Annuities
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| DOWNSIDE PROTECTION |
INDEXED
- Receive zero interest for a down year
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VARIABLE
- Depreciates in value as the market goes down
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Winner: Indexed Annuities
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| UPSIDE POTENTIAL |
INDEXED
- Capped on upside potential
- Innovative crediting strategies can be used to obtain higher returns
|
VARIABLE
- No cap on upside potential
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Winner: Variable Annuities
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| INCOME RIDERS |
INDEXED and VARIABLE
- The duration and age at which the client will be receiving the income will determine which rider fits best – but the typical payout % tends to favor the Index Product at most ages.
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Winner: Depends on each client (but Index seems to win at most ages)
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