New research from Barclays Bank and Yale economist Robert Shiller (pictured) shows fixed indexed annuities using the cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings (CAPE) ratio to determine valuation would have outperformed bonds.

Fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) linked to smart beta indices could become a potential solution to address ‘an approaching crisis for Americans nearing retirement,' according to new academic research from Barclays Insurance Solutions team and renowned economist professor Robert Shiller. The research, Investment Characteristics of FIAs , launched September 9 shows that FIAs featuring CAPE indices can address both market risks and behavioral traps as well as provide capital protection an

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