Interest in the Index Account is based on a combination of a Guaranteed Interest Credit and a performance-based Index Interest Credit. The Guaranteed Interest Credit ensures your Index Account will grow by at least a minimum amount. It is applied at the end of each Guaranteed Interest Term and is based on the Guaranteed Interest Rate, a fixed annual percentage that is declared at the beginning of each Index Strategy Term.
The Index Interest Credit is a potential additional interest credit, calculated at the end of each Index Strategy Term as described below for the applicable index strategy. It will never be less than zero, even if the index performance is negative.
OneUp™ uses a 5-year Term Point-to-Point with Cap (at issue) and a 1-year Term Point-to-Point with Cap at the conclusion of the initial index strategy term. The cap is the upper limit to the percentage of gain in the value of the index. Cap Rates are subject to change and guaranteed not to be less than 0.25%.
- Point-to-Point Measurement: The strategy measures the change of the S&P 500® index value at the beginning of the index strategy term to its value at the end of the index strategy term the index, 5 years later.
- Participation Rate: OneUp™ offers a 100% participation rate, meaning you receive the full percentage of index growth up to the cap
- Maximum Growth Potential: This structure creates an opportunity to earn interest credits of up to 60% over the 5-year term
- Guaranteed Interest Rate Credit: Regardless of the S&P 500® performance, you'll receive a guaranteed interest credit of 1% per annum (total of 5% over the 5 year strategy term).
For example, at the end of the index strategy term
- The S&P 500® changed positively by 12% from the beginning to the end of the 5 year index strategy term, your index interest credit would be 7% plus the annual 1% guaranteed interest credit (5% over the index strategy term) for a total of 12%.
- If the S&P 500® changed positively by 65% from the beginning to the end of the 5 year index strategy term, your index interest credit would be 60%.
- If the S&P 500® changed negatively by 10% from the beginning to the end of the 5 year index strategy term, your index interest credit would be 0%, but you still receive your 1% annual guaranteed interest credit (or 5% over the 5 year index strategy term).
This crediting strategy balances upside potential with downside protection, making OneUp™ an attractive option for retirement savers seeking growth with security.