American Equity GuaranteeShield MYGA — 5-year fixed annuity at 3.75%
- Locks in 3.75% for 5 years
- Open with $10,000 to $3,000,000
- Free withdrawals allowed for:
- 10% of your balance each year
Rates as of May 8, 2026
Projected balance
over 5 years
Compounded at 3.75% guaranteed. No market exposure, no fees deducted from your balance.
| Year | Earnings | Balance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,750 | $103,750 |
| 2 | $3,891 | $107,641 |
| 3 | $4,037 | $111,677 |
| 4 | $4,188 | $115,865 |
| 5 | $4,345 | $120,210 |
| Total earnings | $20,210 | $120,210 |
Free-withdrawal allowance: 10% / yr after year 1. Withdrawals beyond the allowance trigger the surrender charge below.
- Rank vs. peers
- #166 of 171 (top is 6.35% — Mountain Life Alpine Horizon)
- Top 5-year CD
- 4.20% APY · $122,840 at maturity (taxed annually)
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Other GuaranteeShield MYGA terms from American Equity
Projections shown for a $100,000 premium.
| Term | Rate | Projection | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-year | 3.75% | $111,677 | View → |
| 5-year | 3.75% | $120,210 | You're here |
If you withdraw early
Surrender charge schedule
Surrender charges apply to withdrawals beyond the free-withdrawal allowance during the contract term. The charge is a percentage of the amount withdrawn, decreasing each year. They exist because the carrier matches your premium against long-duration assets — early redemption forces them to unwind those positions.
| Contract year | Charge |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8.3% |
| Year 2 | 8.3% |
| Year 3 | 7.3% |
| Year 4 | 6.3% |
| Year 5 | 5.2% |
Contract terms
What else to know
Term
5 years guaranteed at 3.75% APY
Investment range
$10,000 – $3,000,000
Rate banding
Higher investment amounts qualify for higher rates.
| Premium band | Rate |
|---|---|
| $10,000 – $100,000 | 3.50% |
| $100,000 – $250,000 | 3.75% |
| $250,000 – $3,000,000 | 3.75% |
Funding sources accepted
Traditional IRA, Non-Qualified, Inherited IRA, 1035 Exchange, IRA Rollover, IRA Transfer, NQ Stretch, IRA-Roth, SEP IRA, TSP
Owner age
18 to 85 years old
Death benefit
Full accumulated value passes to your beneficiary, no surrender charge.
Riders & waivers
- Death Benefit Waiver
Maturity
30-day window at the end of the term to withdraw, reinvest, or convert to guaranteed income via annuitization.
Tax treatment
Interest accumulates tax-deferred. Personal post-tax funds: only the interest is taxable on withdrawal. Withdrawals before age 59½ may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty.
Source: American Equity contract brochure (download PDF). Anything you act on should be confirmed against the carrier's most recent filing.
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