The Index Standard annuity indices 2022 year in review shows that most of the best performing indices in the market had some exposure to defensive factors.

2022 was another vibrant year for index launches in the US annuities market with 18 new underlyings entering the market compared to 23 in 2021 and 28 in 2020, according to the latest research by The Index Standard (TIS). It found that the three main categories of custom risk control indices – equity/bonds, equity/cash and multi assets - have performed significantly better than the S&P 500 which was down by 19% year on year. Other trends identified in 2022 include the addition of a nu