Athene Velocity vs Allianz 222

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Athene Annuity and Life Company

Athene Velocity

Fixed indexed annuity with built-in income rider and principal protection

Participation

130%

Free W/D

10%

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

Strategies (7)

MSCI MKT MediaStats Multi-Asset Index130% part
RAFI Harvey GS Index235% part
Shiller Barclays CAPE Allocator 6 Index165% part
Shiller Barclays Global Index155% part
S&P 500 Distance Stabilizer TCA Index (USD) ER105% part

Surrender (10 yrs)

Y1 9.6%Y2 9.2%Y3 8.2%Y4 7.2%Y5 6.2%Y6 5.2%Y7 4.2%Y8 3.1%Y9 2.1%Y10 1%

Waivers

Nursing home waiverRMD waiverTerminal illness waiver
States50
Min Premium$10,000
Issue Age40–78

Best For

Individuals seeking principal protection with growth potential and guaranteed lifetime income for retirement planning.

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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