Equity Indexed Annuity:
An equity-indexed annuity is a fixed annuity, either
immediate or deferred, that earns interest or provides benefits that
are linked to an external equity reference or an equity index.
The value of the index might be tied to a stock or other equity
index. One of the most commonly used indices is Standard &
Poor's 500 Composite Stock Price Index (the S&P 500), which is an
equity index. The value of any index varies from day to day and is not
predictable.
When you buy an equity-indexed annuity you own an insurance contract. You are not buying shares of any stock or index.
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