S&P 500® Index

Traditional index strategy options leverage the historical strength of the U.S. stock market

New Heights IUL includes capped and uncapped S&P 500® Index options that are based on market capitalizations of 500 large companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or NASDAQ and widely considered a leading indicator of the U.S. stock market and economy as a whole. For more information, ask your financial professional to see the rate sheet.

S&P 500® Index Options

Rates as of 3/1/2020

Uncapped

Indexed OptionCore
Participation Rate100%
Indexed Strategy Charge0%
Spread rate7%
Guaranteed Multiplier15%

Capped

Indexed OptionCoreChoice Plus
Participation Rate9.5%12.50%
Indexed Strategy Charge100%100%
Spread rate0.5%0.5%
Guaranteed Multiplier0%1%
Guaranteed Multiplier15%15%

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