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American Equity Asset Shield 5

Cap · 1-S&P 500 Monthly Sum Cap

American Equity Asset Shield 5 posts a FIA Cap of 1.80% on 1-S&P 500 Monthly Sum Cap, effective 10/01/2026.

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Current Cap
1.80%annual cap

The most this strategy can credit in a crediting period, however far the index rises.

unchangedEffective 10/01/2026

Contract facts

0 of 12 contract terms on file
On the rate sheet
Rate type
Cap
Product type
FIA
Term
No fixed term
Index or strategy
1-S&P 500 Monthly Sum Cap
Availability
Most states
Premium band
Any premium
Interest basis
Compound

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Commission
  • 18-75: 3.75
  • 76-80: 2.81
  • 81-85: 1.88

3.75% 18-75 / 2.81% 76-80 / 1.88% 81-85 / Trail options

Contract detail fromAmerican Equityor the Alpha case desk

American Equity

17 rates

Contracts issued by American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company

AM Best
A

Financial strength as entered by Alpha Solutions. Ratings change; confirm with the carrier or the agency before quoting.

West Des Moines, Iowa. A fixed-indexed annuity specialist, owned by Brookfield Wealth Solutions.

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Rate history

4 observations on file
52-week average
1.80%

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52-wk high
1.80%
52-wk low
1.80%
52-wk avg
1.80%
Changes YTD
0
Tracked since
08/11/2026
Rate history table (4 observations)
American Equity · FIA · Cap · 1-S&P 500 Monthly Sum Cap rate history, effective date and rate
Effective dateRateChange
10/01/20261.80%0.00
09/22/20261.80%0.00
09/01/20261.80%0.00
08/11/20261.80%--

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