Index Summit 6 Pro Strategy Availability For Renewals As Of 6/7/2023

On May 7th, MassMutual Ascend launched several product enhancements to the Index Summit 6 Pro registered index-linked annuity. Enhancements include the availability of performance lock on select strategies, along with several new indexed strategies linked to the First Trust Barclays Edge Index.

In an effort to provide the most value to you and your clients, we're offering clients the opportunity to renew into the First Trust Barclays Edge indexed strategies immediately upon their state's approval. Refer to the grid below for current state approvals of the Barclays First Trust Edge indexed strategies, along with all other new strategies.


 
First Trust Barclays Edge Strategies

  • First Trust Barclays Edge 1-Year 50% Downside Participation Rate with Upside Participation Rate
  • First Trust Barclays Edge 1-Year 10% Buffer with Upside Participation Rate
All Other New Strategies

  • S&P 500 1-Year 10% Buffer with Cap
  • S&P 500 1-Year -10% Floor with Cap
  • S&P 500 1-Year 0% Floor with Cap
  • SPDR Gold Shares 1-Year -10% Floor with Cap
  • iShares U.S. Real Estate 1-Year -10% Floor with Cap
  • iShares MSCI EAFE 1-Year -10% Floor with Cap
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