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Fixed Indexed Annuity

ViStar

Clear Spring Life

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6%

Best S&P 500 Annual Cap

10%

Free W/D

50

Jurisdictions

Product data status: July 12, 2026

Rates, state availability, rider terms, and contract language must be confirmed with a licensed financial advisor or insurance professional before purchase. Guarantees are backed by the issuing insurer.

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Set your numbers and switch between growth, income, and liquidity. Index losses credit 0% — the floor — so a down market never reduces your value.

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Crediting strategy
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$251,898
Est. value at age 80 (ViStar)
6%
Best S&P 500 1-yr point-to-point cap
S&P 500 Index — 6% Cap (Annual)
✦
How crediting works: the cap limits positive index returns; a down year credits 0%, never a loss. A cap strategy tracks the index within its terms. What is a cap vs participation? →
Assumptions: illustrative — applies ViStar's published cap rate (6% on S&P 500 Index) to a standard benchmark hypothetical index path (~5.4%/yr average, including down years) with a 0% floor over 20 years. Not a projection, quote, or guarantee. Live CANNEX rates as of July 12, 2026.

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Rates as of July 11, 2026, based on the latest AdvisorWorld scan of CANNEX data.

S&P 500 annual point-to-point cap

6% cap on S&P 500

A ten-year, A.M. Best A- rated fixed indexed annuity from Clear Spring Life, built around an S&P 500 annual point-to-point cap plus participation-rate strategies on three proprietary engineered indexes including the macroeconomic-factor S&P Economic Cycle Factor Rotator, with no lifetime-income rider in the design.

1-year term10-year surrenderAdvisorWorld + CANNEX data

Best fit

Accumulation-focused buyers committing to a full ten-year deferral who specifically value engineered-index exposure — particularly the S&P Economic Cycle Factor Rotator and the S&P 500 Sector Rotator alongside a recognizable S&P 500 cap — and can accept that ViStar's S&P 500 cap headline is the lower of the Clear Spring FIA lineup in exchange for that index menu.

AM Best

A- Excellent

Surrender period

10 years

Free withdrawal

10%/yr

Availability

50 jurisdictions (excl. New York)

Featured crediting strategies

Index / strategyRate mechanics

S&P 500

S&P 500 Index

6% cap rate

Annual cap

1-year term · 10-year surrender · Premium band not shown

S&P 500

S&P 500 Index

35% participation rate

Participation

1-year term · 10-year surrender · Premium band not shown

Fixed Account

Fixed Account

3.5% declared rate

Fixed account

1-year term · 10-year surrender · Premium band not shown

+ 3 additional crediting options (S&P MARC, S&P 500, S&P Economic)

Lifetime Income Riders

Income rider

Withdrawal Rider

Lifetime payout rate6.5% lifetime payout
Annual rider fee1.1% annual rider fee
Guaranteed roll-up8%/yr

Product analyst notes

How to think about this contract

Why it can stand out

  • Crediting menu spans six strategies on a single contract — the recognizable S&P 500 cap, an S&P 500 participation alternative, three proprietary engineered-index participation strategies, and a daily-crediting fixed allocation — so a buyer can blend cap, participation, sector-rotation, and macroeconomic-factor designs inside one ten-year contract.
  • S&P Economic Cycle Factor Rotator is unusual on the Clear Spring menu: a macroeconomic-factor engineered index a buyer cannot get on the Highlander, Highlander 7, or ClearFlex chassis. For buyers who specifically want a factor-rotation participation strategy tied to economic-cycle signals, this is the contract that carries it.
  • Crediting also includes the S&P 500 Sector Rotator Daily RC2 5% ER alongside the recognizable S&P 500 cap, so a buyer can mix a like-for-like benchmark cap with a sector-rotation alternative on the same contract.
  • Standard accumulation liquidity package is fully visible on this page — the published annual free-withdrawal allowance, the full ten-year surrender ladder, and nursing-home and terminal-illness surrender waivers — rather than gated behind a sales brochure.

What to confirm

  • There is no lifetime-income rider on this contract in the live data. Do not pitch ViStar as a guaranteed lifetime-withdrawal product — its job is index-linked accumulation across a wide engineered-index menu, not income.
  • The headline S&P 500 annual point-to-point cap on this filing sits at the lower end of the Clear Spring FIA lineup — Highlander 7 and ClearFlex post materially higher S&P 500 caps in current rates. Buyers who want the highest S&P 500 cap inside the Clear Spring lineup should compare ViStar's cap against those siblings before allocating.
  • Four of the six crediting strategies (S&P MARC 5% Excess Return, S&P 500 Sector Rotator Daily RC2 5% ER, S&P Economic Cycle Factor Rotator, and the S&P 500 Index participation strategy when compared to the cap) sit on proprietary or engineered designs. Participation rates on engineered indexes can look high in absolute terms but are not directly comparable to an uncontrolled S&P 500 cap, and the engineered indexes carry shorter live-track histories than the S&P 500 — evaluate each on its own forward characteristics rather than the participation headline alone.
  • Surrender lockup runs the full ten years. The death benefit on this contract is the standard contract value rather than a rolled-up or stepped-up income base, and the filing is not available in New York — confirm state availability before recommending to a New York buyer, and look elsewhere if a death-benefit roll-up is the priority.

Not ideal for

Buyers who need a contractually guaranteed lifetime-withdrawal rate from a GLWB rider, want the highest S&P 500 cap inside the Clear Spring lineup (look at Highlander 7 or ClearFlex instead), want a stepped-up or rollup-enhanced death benefit, need shorter-than-ten-year liquidity, or live in New York — the filing is not available in NY and none of those features are what this contract is built to deliver.

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All crediting strategies

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These are the current crediting strategy listings returned for this product. Use the filters to narrow by index, term, premium band, or rate type.

Par: 140% · 1-yr

S&P MARC 5% Excess Return

participation

10-yr surrender

Par: 125% · 1-yr

S&P 500 Sector Rotator Daily RC2 5% Index ER

participation

10-yr surrender

Par: 125% · 1-yr

S&P Economic Cycle Factor Rotator Index

participation

10-yr surrender

Par: 35% · 1-yr

S&P 500 Index

participation

10-yr surrender

Cap: 6% · 1-yr

S&P 500 Index

cap

10-yr surrender

Fixed: 3.5% · 1-yr

Fixed Account

fixed

10-yr surrender

Income riders

Income rider

Lifetime Withdrawal Rider

Lifetime withdrawal rate6.5%
Annual rider fee1.1%
Guaranteed roll-up8%/yr

GLWB

Linked review

ViStar review notes

Explore the Clear Spring ViStar Fixed Indexed Annuity for growth, protection, and lifetime income options in your retirement plan.

3.6/5Read review
Review rating details3.6/5
Financial strength4/5
Return potential4/5
Income and benefits4/5
Free benefits, liquidity, and costs3/5
Transparency and service3/5

CFA take

“In my view, the Clear Spring ViStar is a relatively balanced FIA that combines straightforward accumulation potential with optional lifetime income flexibility. The product’s strongest aspect is its simplicity — it offers competitive S&P 500 crediting options, a decent fixed-rate allocation option, and an optional income rider without becoming overly complicated or heavily dependent on proprietary engineered features. The optional lifetime withdrawal rider is also reasonably priced relative to many competing income riders, which helps improve the overall efficiency of the contract for retirement income planning. That said, while the S&P 500 strategies are fairly attractive, I am less enthusiastic about the other proprietary volatility-controlled indices offered in the product, as these structures often limit upside participation during stronger equity market environments. The rider’s guaranteed growth features are decent but not necessarily industry-leading compared to some more aggressive income-focused FIAs. Overall, I would view Clear Spring ViStar as a middle-ground FIA for conservative retirees seeking principal protection, moderate accumulation potential, and optional lifetime income flexibility without excessive product complexity.”

Nikhil Bhauwala

Common questions about ViStar

● Can I lose money in ViStar?

A negative index return by itself does not reduce the contract's account value: ViStar credits 0% — the floor — for that indexed period. The account value can still decrease from applicable rider fees, Performance Rate Rider or other strategy charges, administrative charges, withdrawals, surrender charges, or other contract-specific deductions. In years with no credited interest, those deductions can reduce the account value. Up to 10% of your value can be withdrawn each year without a charge; withdrawals above the penalty-free amount during the surrender period can incur a surrender charge.

● Is the Lifetime Withdrawal Rider income rider worth the 1.1% fee?

It depends on whether you will use the guaranteed income. If you are accumulating only, you can skip it. If you want guaranteed lifetime income later, the 8% roll-up and 6.5% withdrawal rate can make it worthwhile — model it in the Income tab of the analyzer above.

● When can I access my money without a surrender charge?

Up to 10% of your account value each year is penalty-free. The surrender period runs 10 years; after that you reach full liquidity. The Liquidity tab of the analyzer shows the year-by-year surrender charge.

● How do ViStar's crediting strategies compare?

Use "Compare against" in the analyzer to overlay another current ViStar strategy on the same premium, age, years, and hypothetical index path. The control labels the strategy type, rate, index, and context so caps, participation rates, triggers, spreads, and fixed-account choices are not treated as interchangeable.

Key Features

Free withdrawal

10%/yr

Annual amount that may be available without surrender charges, subject to contract terms.

Surrender waivers

2

Nursing home waiver, Terminal illness waiver

Death benefit

Standard Death Benefit

Beneficiary value depends on contract terms, withdrawals, and rider elections.

Cap-rate floor

10.00%

Minimum guaranteed cap for cap-based indexed strategies.

Fixed account guarantee

1.00%

Guaranteed minimum interest rate for the fixed account.

Participation-rate floor

10.00%

Minimum guaranteed participation rate for participation-rate indexed strategies.

Annuitization options

Single and joint

Contract conversion options should be confirmed before purchase.

Fund types

Non-qualified, Qualified

Availability can vary by state and product terms.

Surrender schedule

Yr 1

9%

Yr 2

9%

Yr 3

8%

Yr 4

7%

Yr 5

6%

Yr 6

5%

Yr 7

4%

Yr 8

3%

Yr 9

2%

Yr 10

1%

After

0%

Nursing home waiver, Terminal illness waiver, Surrender waivers

Documents

brochure

ViStar-Brochure-7-1-25.pdf

Confidence: highReviewed Apr 7, 2026

Direct link not published — request the document from the carrier.

Carrier Ratings

AM BestA-

Contract notes from product data

Crediting design

How the interest-crediting choices are framed

ViStar currently shows 6 indexed or fixed crediting options, including S&P 500 Index and Fixed Account, with 3 volatility-controlled index options grouped separately. These choices matter because caps, participation rates, fixed accounts, spreads, renewal terms, and fee-bearing rider variants are different mechanics and should not be ranked as one simple rate list.

  • S&P 500 Index: 6% annual cap
  • S&P 500 Index: 35% annual participation rate
  • Fixed Account: 3.5% fixed account rate

Income rider language

What to look for before treating the rider as income

Lifetime Withdrawal Rider is the main income-rider entry returned for this product. Rider terms can affect the tradeoff between future lifetime withdrawals, contract value, beneficiary value, and cost, so the exact state version and rider election should be confirmed before comparing it to annuitization or income-only contracts.

  • 6.5% withdrawal rate
  • 1.1% rider fee

Liquidity terms

Why access rules deserve as much attention as rates

A fixed indexed annuity can preserve more control than an income-only contract, but access is still governed by the surrender schedule, free-withdrawal terms, and waiver language. Those details are where many product comparisons become more meaningful than a simple rate list.

  • 10%/yr free withdrawal
  • 10 surrender years
  • Nursing home waiver
  • Terminal illness waiver

Verification note

Use carrier materials as term evidence, then confirm the current version

Carrier materials such as ViStar-Brochure-7-1-25.pdf help explain the contract language behind the data on this page; the latest document activity we see is Apr 8, 2026. For the current brochure, rate sheet, or specimen contract, confirm the state-specific version with the carrier or a licensed financial professional.

  • Rates and rider terms can vary by state and issue age
  • Carrier guarantees depend on claims-paying ability
  • Current contract forms should be confirmed before purchase

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