Direct answer
Indexed annuities credit interest based on the performance of a specific market index, such as the S&P 500, but gains are typically limited by caps, participation rates, and spreads set by the insurer. It depends on your specific contract terms, as these mechanisms determine exactly how much of the index’s growth is actually applied to your account value.
Standard annuity contract disclosure documents and policy filing definitions provided by state insurance departments. For additional information about annuity disclosure standards, see the National Association of Insurance Commissioners‘ resource center for consumer insurance education.
What this means for you
Indexed annuities credit interest based on the performance of a specific market index, such as the S&P 500, but gains are typically limited by caps, participation rates, and spreads set by the insurer. It depends on your specific contract terms, as these mechanisms determine exactly how much of the index’s growth is actually applied to your account value.
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