Direct answer
A variable annuity is a tax-deferred investment vehicle where your contributions are invested in sub-accounts similar to mutual funds, meaning your account value fluctuates based on the performance of the underlying market assets. It works by allowing you to choose how to allocate your premiums, with the potential for higher returns offset by the risk of market losses.
Financial prospectus and product disclosure documents from annuity issuing insurance companies. For additional information about the regulatory requirements for these financial documents, see the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s guide on variable annuities.
What this means for you
A variable annuity is a tax-deferred investment vehicle where your contributions are invested in sub-accounts similar to mutual funds, meaning your account value fluctuates based on the performance of the underlying market assets. It works by allowing you to choose how to allocate your premiums, with the potential for higher returns offset by the risk of market losses.
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