Annuity FYI announced its endorsement of equity linked certificates of deposit — FDIC-insured investment vehicles that allow investors to participate in stock market gains while offering principal protection.

Even though equity linked CDs are not annuities, we think that they can be an exceptional component to one’s retirement portfolio. Plus, they have the added benefit of being FDIC insured.

New York, NY (PRWEB) March 4, 2010

Annuity FYI asserts that, for most investors, equity linked CDs are a better investment than fixed-indexed annuities. Of the equity linked CDs currently on the market, Annuity FYI experts have recommended one product in particular — the Wells Fargo WISE US Index Equity Linked CD. For specific information on Wells Fargos equity linked CD, see Annuity FYIs Why We Like Wells Fargos SGI WISE US Index Equity Linked CD.

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Equity linked CDs offer many of the same benefits as other Annuity FYI-featured investment products, including protection of principal, ability to participate in market upside, and low cost, commented Greg Shaughnessy, Director of Marketing for Annuity FYI. Even though equity linked CDs are not annuities, we think that they can be an exceptional component to ones retirement portfolio. Plus, they have the added benefit of being FDIC insured.

Annuity FYI stressed that in most cases, equity linked CDs are a better investment than fixed-indexed annuities. Annuity FYI has written extensively about, and been a frequent critic of, fixed-indexed annuities. According to Annuity FYI, these products are difficult to understand and have high fees that are disproportionate to their benefits.

Annuity FYI recommended a specific equity linked CD, the Wells Fargo WISE US Index Equity Linked CD. They tout it as an excellent investment opportunity for investors with a 6-year time horizon who want the security of FDIC insurance with the promise of market upside.

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