Since their introduction in the Commission-Free space, MYGAs (multi-year guaranteed annuities) have become one of the most popular DPL Member solutions for improving fixed income allocations.
Generating reliable returns above today’s yields1 for a lesser duration, these simplified products can help advisors gather assets that would otherwise be held in cash or CDs, protect principal from market volatility, and ultimately improve portfolio performance.
How does a MYGA work?
A MYGA works similarly to a CD in that it provides a guaranteed rate of return for a specified duration. Like CDs, rates vary based on the amount invested and product duration.
How are advisors primarily using MYGAs?
Advisors are using MYGAs to protect principal while still providing clients with higher returns than cash allocations, or current interest rates in comparable fixed income instruments. By using MYGAs as an asset gathering tool, advisors can attract and retain assets that would have potentially been held-away in bank-issued CDs, allowing for more holistic portfolio management.
“The state of the bond market today has really driven me to look at and use several annuity products [as a fixed income allocation].” - DPL Member
The Benefits of Commission Free MYGAs
Bond Alternative: Generate reliable returns above today’s fixed income yields without introducing additional market risk in the portfolio
Option for Sidelined Cash: Provides a solution for clients seeking principal protection without moving to nonyielding cash.
Multiple Durations and Rates: Rates as high as 3.60%2 with durations ranging from three to ten years.
Through DPL’s MYGA Marketplace, advisors can now access a range of MYGA rates and durations to meet portfolio needs and capture sidelined cash assets. Contact your DPL Consultant to learn more.