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Definition of 'Variable Annuity'

An insurance contract in which, at the end of the accumulation stage, the insurance company guarantees a minimum payment. The remaining income payments can vary depending on the performance of the managed portfolio.
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Investopedia explains 'Variable Annuity'

The portfolio generally invests in equity securities and its performance determines the amount of this total payment.

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