Variable annuities
In their most basic form, variable annuities are unit-linked investments with flexible options and guarantees.
A relatively new product in the UK, variable annuities have been available in the US for many years.
They usually offer:
- Asset growth, flexibility and control
You have direct involvement in the underlying investments and are offered a range of investment, income and protection choices. - Asset and income protection
Market risk exposure is often alleviated by asset protection, which aims to provide guaranteed death benefits, guaranteed accumulation, or lifetime income guarantees. - Transparent charges for fund management
- Little or no tax on income payments
Although investment gains are taxable on death or surrender.
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