Help cut recovery time from market loss with a buffer.

Down markets can feel scary.

-10%
Portfolio down
=
~11%
needed to break even

And make the time it takes to recover from loss feel overwhelming.

~11 years
~4 years
~3 years
~2 years
to recover
Based on rate of return
1%
3%
5%
10%

Of course, up markets aren’t guaranteed and neither is recovery from market loss. But if the market does go up, you may be able to help shorten the time it could take to recoup your losses.

Help speed up your recovery by limiting loss in the first place.*

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.

What is a registered index-linked annuity (RILA)?

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.

Loss from a down market
A 10% buffer = less loss
A 20% buffer = even less loss
0%
-10%
-20%
-30%

Is a RILA with a buffer right for you?

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.

Explore your potential recovery time by choosing how much market loss you may experience.

Amount of buffer protection

Return to break even

Approximate years to recover based on annual rate of return

1%

3%

5%

10%

No Buffer
11%
11
4
3
2
10%
0%
0
0
0
0
20%
0%
0
0
0
0

Amount of buffer protection

Return to break even

Approximate years to recover based on annual rate of return

1%

3%

5%

10%

No Buffer
25%
23
8
5
3
10%
11%
11
4
3
2
20%
0%
0
0
0
0

Amount of buffer protection

Return to break even

Approximate years to recover based on annual rate of return

1%

3%

5%

10%

No Buffer
43%
36
13
8
4
10%
25%
23
8
5
3
20%
11%
11
4
3
2

Amount of buffer protection

Return to break even

Approximate years to recover based on annual rate of return

1%

3%

5%

10%

No Buffer
67%
52
18
11
6
10%
43%
36
13
8
4
20%
25%
23
8
5
3
Chart source: Calculated by Jackson. This example is hypothetical and does not reflect the performance of any specific product. Assumes $100,000 initial investment reduced by the “portfolio down” percentage. Assumes no additional contributions. Varying annual return (1%–10%) determines number of years until $100,000 is recouped. Information is not limited just to investments of $100,000.

Jackson Market Link Pro® Suite offers several levels of buffer protection, so you can choose what’s right for you.

Explore your options