Certain types of investments have options to help protect you from market loss. Choosing a buffer† within a registered index-linked annuity (RILA) can cushion blows from market dips.
A RILA is a long-term, tax-deferred vehicle designed for retirement. It is subject to investment risk, its value will fluctuate, and loss of principal is possible. A RILA, which is an insurance contract, allows you to choose how you want to prioritize growth opportunities while managing the amount of loss you may assume. Earnings are taxable as ordinary income when distributed. Individuals may be subject to a 10% additional tax for withdrawals before age 59½ unless an exception to the tax is met.
* Owners could see a substantial loss during an index period if the index declines more than the level of downside protection. If an owner does see a substantial loss during an index period, the owner may not be able to participate full in a subsequent market recovery due to the capped upside potential in subsequent index periods.
Find out how much less time it could take to break even based on possible rates of return, using the following $100,000 portfolio as an example.