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Inflation-Protected Annuity - IPA

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Definition of 'Inflation-Protected Annuity - IPA'

An annuity investment that guarantees a real rate of return at or above inflation. The real rate of return is the nominal return, less the inflation rate, thus protecting annuitants and beneficiary investors from inflation.
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Inflation-protected annuities are becoming more popular with annuity investors who are worried about the risk of inflation decreasing the purchasing power of their money as they age.

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