Fixed Indexed Annuity
Athene Performance Elite 10 Plus
Athene Annuity and Life Company · AM Best A+
5.0/5
S&P 500 annual cap
5.5%
CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026
DB-backed product comparison
Athene Performance Elite 10 Plus vs Athene Agility 10
Decision-first comparison using current product data, carrier backing, review ratings, liquidity, surrender terms, rider mechanics, and sourced disclosures.
Live CANNEX-backed data via AdvisorWorld. Each figure below carries its source and as-of timing.
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Fixed Indexed Annuity
Athene Agility 10
Athene Annuity and Life Company · AM Best A+
4.5/5
S&P 500 annual cap
5.25%
CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026
Auto-verdict
Athene Performance Elite 10 Plus leads on top annual cap, participation rate; Athene Agility 10 leads on annual fee, income rider availability; fixed account rate and carrier strength are tied. This compares current accumulation metrics and is not a personalized recommendation.
- On top annual cap, Athene Performance Elite 10 Plus has the higher figure (5.5% cap · S&P 500 · 1-yr point-to-point vs 5.25% cap · S&P 500 · 1-yr point-to-point); Athene Agility 10 is lower.
- On participation rate, Athene Performance Elite 10 Plus has the higher figure (185% participation · BNP Paribas Multi Asset Diversified 5 Index · annual · 1.25% strategy fee vs 130% participation · BNP Paribas Multi Asset Diversified 5 Index · annual); Athene Agility 10 is lower.
- On annual fee, Athene Agility 10 has the lower figure (No annual fee returned vs 1.25% max annual rider/strategy fee); Athene Performance Elite 10 Plus is higher.
- On income rider availability, Athene Agility 10 has rider data returned (1 income rider returned vs No income rider returned).
- On fixed account rate, both show 2.9% fixed account.
- On carrier strength, both show A+ AM Best.
Auto-generated from live data, accumulation metrics only, not a recommendation.
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| Metric | Athene Performance Elite 10 Plus | Athene Agility 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Top annual capAnnual point-to-point cap; S&P 500 preferred when the live strategy set includes it. | 5.5% cap · S&P 500 · 1-yr point-to-pointLeading CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026 | 5.25% cap · S&P 500 · 1-yr point-to-point CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026 |
| Top participation rateAnnual participation strategy; not ranked against cap rates. | 185% participation · BNP Paribas Multi Asset Diversified 5 Index · annual · 1.25% strategy feeLeading CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026 | 130% participation · BNP Paribas Multi Asset Diversified 5 Index · annual CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026 |
| Performance triggerAnnual trigger strategy returned by the live FIA strategy feed. | unavailable CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026 | unavailable CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026 |
| Fixed account rateFixed account strategy when returned by the live feed. | 2.9% fixed accountTie CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026 | 2.9% fixed accountTie CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026 |
| AM Best ratingCarrier financial strength from the live product/rating feed when available. | A+ AM BestTie CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026 | A+ AM BestTie CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026 |
| Free withdrawalAnnual free-withdrawal percentage returned in product detail. | 10%/yr free withdrawalTie CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026 | 10%/yr free withdrawalTie CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026 |
| Surrender periodShorter surrender period is highlighted as more flexible. | 10 years surrender periodTie CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026 | 10 years surrender periodTie CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026 |
| Annual feeHighest annual rider or strategy fee returned; lower is highlighted. | 1.25% max annual rider/strategy fee CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026 | No annual fee returnedLeading CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026 |
| Income riderAvailability only; rider fit depends on payout, cost, and goals. | No income rider returned CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026 | 1 income rider returnedLeading CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026 |
| Minimum premiumLower minimum premium is highlighted as easier to access. | unavailable CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026 | unavailable CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026 |
Scenario tool
Which one credits more in one index year?
Head-to-head crediting
Applies each product's live annual strategy rate to one hypothetical index year.
Athene Performance Elite 10 Plus
S&P 500 annual cap · 5.5% annual cap
Athene Agility 10
S&P 500 annual cap · 5.25% annual cap
At a +15% index year, the credited-interest illustration is:
Athene Performance Elite 10 Plus5.5%
Athene Agility 105.25%
Athene Performance Elite 10 Plus credits more here (5.5% vs 5.25%).
Assumptions: one hypothetical index year, one allocation to the displayed annual strategy for each product, and a 0% floor. Caps, trigger rates, participation rates, renewal rates, allocations, and state availability can change. This is educational only and is not a carrier-approved illustration.
Illustrative tool inputs use live product figures from CANNEX via AdvisorWorld · as of June 24, 2026.
Review-backed context
What the reviews say about each product
Linked review
Athene Performance Elite 10 Plus
5.0/5
“Explore the Athene Performance Elite Fixed Indexed Annuity for growth, principal protection, and liquidity. Learn about its features and benefits.”
Attributed to Nikhil Bhauwala.
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Athene Agility 10
4.5/5
“Discover the features, rates, and riders of Athene Agility Fixed Indexed Annuity. Learn how it can benefit retirees and those approaching retirement.”
Attributed to Nikhil Bhauwala.
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Decision FAQs from the same numbers
Is Athene Performance Elite 10 Plus or Athene Agility 10 better for growth?
On top annual cap, Athene Performance Elite 10 Plus has the higher figure (5.5% cap · S&P 500 · 1-yr point-to-point vs 5.25% cap · S&P 500 · 1-yr point-to-point); Athene Agility 10 is lower. On participation rate, Athene Performance Elite 10 Plus has the higher figure (185% participation · BNP Paribas Multi Asset Diversified 5 Index · annual · 1.25% strategy fee vs 130% participation · BNP Paribas Multi Asset Diversified 5 Index · annual); Athene Agility 10 is lower. On fixed account rate, both show 2.9% fixed account.
Is Athene Performance Elite 10 Plus or Athene Agility 10 better for income?
On income rider availability, Athene Agility 10 has rider data returned (1 income rider returned vs No income rider returned). Rider availability is only one income input; payout rates, rider fees, start age, and state availability still need review.
Is Athene Performance Elite 10 Plus or Athene Agility 10 better for liquidity?
On liquidity, both show 10%/yr free withdrawal. On surrender period, both show 10 years surrender period. On annual fee, Athene Agility 10 has the lower figure (No annual fee returned vs 1.25% max annual rider/strategy fee); Athene Performance Elite 10 Plus is higher.
How to read this comparison
Compare the product job, not just one number.
Rates matter, but surrender terms, liquidity, rider mechanics, state availability, and carrier strength decide whether a product actually fits.
Rate context
Caps, participation rates, triggers, and fixed buckets show how each FIA creates accumulation potential.
Control
Free-withdrawal and surrender terms are visible because liquidity can be worth as much as a small rate difference.
Carrier backing
Guarantees are backed by the issuing insurer, so carrier ratings and product availability belong next to the rate table.
Disclosures and sources
Live product figures are sourced from CANNEX via the AdvisorWorld public API and are labeled with source and as-of timing. Product-type-specific rows are shown only when they apply; missing applicable values show unavailable and are not backfilled with stale figures.
The verdict is auto-generated from live accumulation metrics only and is not a recommendation. The crediting and guaranteed-growth tools are illustrative, use the stated assumptions, and are not projections, quotes, or carrier-approved illustrations.
Rates vary by state, premium band, and issue age. Caps and participation rates can change. Annuity guarantees are backed by the issuing carrier's claims-paying ability and are not FDIC-insured. Educational only.
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