Earnings from equity - indexed annuities are usually slightly higher than traditional fixed rate annuities, lower than variable rate annuities but with better downside risk protection than variable annuities usually offer. (investopedia.com)
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«It has very high margins, a scalable business model, and a strong balance sheet, so it offers good downside protection if energy prices soften,» Marks said. (business.financialpost.com)