credit interest based partly on the performance of a specified market index, usually subject to a minimum guaranteed return and features such as caps or participation rates.

Deferral of payments

A deferred annuity starts income payments after a deferral or accumulation period. During the deferral period the contract typically credits interest or investment returns to the account value. A immediate annuity starts payments shortly after the contract is purchased, often within one year.

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