Another Look at “Indexed Annuities: Consider the Alternative” We continue to talk about, and continue to get requests for, a whitepaper titled “Fixed Indexed Annuities: Consider the Alternative” written by Roger Ibbotson, PhD. For those that are not familiar with Dr. Ibbotson he is Chairman & Chief Investment Officer of Zebra Capital Management and Professor…
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The good news for fixed indexed annuity sales just keeps coming! FIA’s continue gaining mainstream acceptance for the benefits they provide: safety, guarantees, guaranteed income. However, in a recent article in Wealth magazine, Diana Britton reviews recent research by economist Roger Ibbotson detailing his opinion on the accumulation opportunity offered by fixed indexed annuities as…
The fixed (equity) indexed annuity (FIA) was introduced 20 years ago. The timing for this product was perfect for where the economy was in the early 90s. 1994 had been a rocky year; bond fund returns were poor, the S&P 500 ended the year on a down note, and many stock funds and variable annuities…
