Fixed annuities can be a great choice for a variety of investors, especially:
- The conservative investor who does not wish to participate in the fluctuating equity market.
- The pre-retirement investor looking to utilize tax-deferral to maximize competitive fixed rates, over time, when compared to other fixed rate products.
- Any investor looking for a guaranteed income rate.
Fixed annuities pay a guaranteed fixed percentage rate of return, are guaranteed by an insurance company, for a specified period of time (usually between one and 10 years). As with all annuities, fixed annuities offer investors the benefits of tax deferral.
Types of fixed annuities:
- Single premium annuities require a single up-front lump sum payment to cover the entire cost of the annuity.
- Flexible premium annuities allow a series of deposits over a period of time.
Some fixed annuities are designed to have a market value adjustment (MVA) feature. MVA is an adjustment made to the value of a withdrawal or surrender based upon changes in interest rates. The MVA may have a positive effect (increasing the value of the withdrawal), a negative effect (decreasing the value of the withdrawal) or no effect at all.
Fixed annuity choices at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
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Many fixed annuities are sold by prospectus only. Consult the prospectus for complete details including features, benefits risks, fees and expenses. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.
