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October 5, 2026

A Growing Track Record

The S&P 500® Dynamic Intraday TCA Index aims for a 15% volatility target. Since its August 2023 launch, the index has generated a 33.53% cumulative return. Its growing live track record offers perspective beyond a single point in time. The six-month, 12-month, two-year and three-year trailing periods provide additional context for more informed index strategy conversations.

Trailing periodTotal returnAnnualized return
6 months
 		9.38%N/A
 
12 months
 		8.57%8.57%
 
2 years 
 		12.32%5.98%
 
3 years 
 		32.62%9.84%
 

Using data from S&P Dow Jones Indices, we calculated the trailing return figures and reflect post-launch index performance. Market conditions have varied over the period shown, and the figures provide selected trailing return information as of September 3, 2026.

Choose the Strategy That Fits Your Client

With Enhanced Choice Index Plus 5, 7 and 10, four crediting strategies are available on the S&P 500 Dynamic Intraday TCA Index with rates are guaranteed for the entire surrender charge period.

  • Cap Rate
  • Par Rate
  • Trigger Rate
  • Trigger Rate Plus

Each strategy offers a different approach to index-linked growth. Use A Year in Review flyers to see real rates and real returns on the Enhanced Choice Index Plus product.

A Year in Review: Real Rates, Real Returns

ECIP 5

Enhanced Choice Index Plus 5 annual index account returns and crediting rates flyer

ECIP 7

Enhanced Choice Index Plus 7 annual index account returns and crediting rates flyer

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