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Fixed indexed annuities are a popular choice for those saving for retirement, providing principal protection from market loss and the potential for growth. See how benchmark and custom indices work and how they can add value to your clients鈥� retirement savings strategy.

Indices Insider: Laurence Black on the value of custom risk control indices

What are custom indices and how do they work? Laurence Black, founder of The Index Standard庐, explains how these rule-based custom indices work and why they鈥檙e becoming increasingly popular.

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Learn more about how to put custom indices to work for your clients 

Visualizing Volatility: See how custom indices smooth volatility 

How do custom indices perform in a changing market? This infographic experience lets you explore how rule-based indices can help limit volatility and boost returns.

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 To find out more about the research conducted by 麻豆传媒 and The Index Standard庐, download the white paper.

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3-minute article
Do risk-control indices work? History says yes
To determine the effectiveness of risk control in fixed indexed annuities (FIA), a study looked at 122 years of data and found such controls generally led to higher returns than a U.S. bond index.
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4-minute article
Diversify fixed indexed annuities with custom indices
The custom indices in a fixed indexed annuity (FIA) seek smoother returns by managing the risk of significant market downturns.
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3-minute article
The rise of computerized trading
Your clients鈥� view of the stock market may be outdated. Here are ideas for talking with them about automation, algorithms and the new reality of the stock market.
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4-minute article
Top 5 index factors to consider
Five elements of index design to consider when choosing a fixed indexed annuity.
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3-minute article
Delivering solid returns in tough economic times
Even in an extreme down market, risk control custom indices can add stability to a fixed indexed annuity, helping boost growth potential compared with benchmark indices like the S&P 500庐.
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37 min. podcast
Certainty in the decade of discontent
Innovations in annuities and custom indices provide option to address retirement risks such as inflation, market volatility and longevity.
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2-minute article
Visualizing volatility: Custom indices can help smooth market ups and downs
Adding a custom index to your client鈥檚 fixed indexed annuity can help smooth returns and ease anxiety. It can also diversify interest crediting strategies, helping performance during downturns.
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2-minute video
Index Insider: Laurence Black on the value of custom indices
Custom risk control indices can add diversity and value to a fixed indexed annuity (FIA), limiting volatility and smoothing returns, new research shows.