Athene Performance Elite 10 Plus vs Allianz 222

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Athene Annuity and Life Company

Athene Performance Elite 10 Plus

Market-linked growth with downside protection and liquidity options

Cap Rate

8%

Participation

180%

Fixed Rate

2.9%

Free W/D

10%

A.M. BestA+
FitchA+
Moody'sA1
Standard & Poor'sA+

Strategies (14)

AI Powered Global Opportunities Index180% part
AI Powered Global Opportunities Index135% part
AI Powered US Equity Index195% part
AI Powered US Equity Index150% part
BNP Paribas Multi Asset Diversified 5 Index255% part

Surrender (10 yrs)

Y1 12%Y2 12%Y3 12%Y4 11%Y5 10%Y6 9%Y7 8%Y8 7%Y9 6%Y10 4%

Waivers

Nursing home waiverRMD waiverTerminal illness waiver
States50
Min Premium$5,000
Issue Age0–74

Best For

Retirement savers who want market growth potential with guaranteed protection from losses and some access to their money during the accumulation period.

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America

Allianz 222

Fixed index annuity with bonuses and guaranteed lifetime income potential

Cap Rate

4.5%

Participation

100%

Fixed Rate

2.8%

Free W/D

10%

A.M. BestA+
Moody'sAa3
Standard & Poor'sAA

Strategies (9)

BlackRock iBLD Claria II Excess Return Index100% part
Bloomberg US Dynamic Balance II ER Index85% part
PIMCO Tactical Balanced ER Index105% part
S&P 500 Futures Daily Risk Control 5% Index Excess Return145% part
S&P 500 Index4.5% cap

Surrender (10 yrs)

Y1 10%Y2 10%Y3 10%Y4 8.75%Y5 7.5%Y6 6.25%Y7 5%Y8 3.75%Y9 2.5%Y10 1.25%

Waivers

Nursing home waiver
States1
Min Premium$20,000
Issue Age0–80

Best For

Retirement savers who want principal protection with growth potential and guaranteed lifetime income, especially those not needing immediate income.

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