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Aspida Synergy Choice 5

The Aspida Synergy Choice 5 is a 5-year multi-year guaranteed annuity (MYGAA savings-style annuity that promises one interest rate for a fixed number of years.Full definition →) paying an illustrative 5.75% APY, backed by Aspida (A- AM Best). The minimum premium is $5,000. Your principal is protected from market swings and growth is tax-deferred until withdrawal.

Rates last updated July 3, 2026 A- AM Best

What are the Synergy Choice 5's specs?

CarrierAspida A- AM Best
Product typeMulti-year guaranteed annuity (MYGA)
Guaranteed term5 years
Rate (illustrative)5.75% APY
Minimum premium$5,000
Tax treatmentTax-deferred growth

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What could your money grow to in 5 years?

Year-by-year growth projection

Aspida projection at $100,000
YearRateInterestBalance
Year 15.75%$5,750$105,750
Year 25.75%$6,081$111,831
Year 35.75%$6,430$118,261
Year 45.75%$6,800$125,061
Year 55.75%$7,191$132,252
Total$32,252$132,252

Compound-annually projection on the guaranteed rate for the full term. An estimate, not a quote. It assumes no withdrawals and does not model taxes. Rates are compiled from a licensed carrier rate feed and public sources and are examples, not offers.

Who does it fit, and who should skip it?

What worksThe honest downsides
Savers who can leave money alone for 5 years Anyone who may need the funds before the term ends
People who want a CD-style guarantee at a higher rate People wanting market upside
Anyone tired of watching a balance swing Savers who need FDIC insurance specifically
Non-qualified money seeking tax deferral Those under 59.5 planning to withdraw soon
The honest read. This is a strong, simple product for the right saver. If you cannot lock the money for the full 5 years, a shorter term or a product with a larger free-withdrawal allowance is the better call. An advisor can compare both.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Synergy Choice 5 rate guaranteed?
Yes. A MYGA locks the rate for the full 5-year term. The guarantee is backed by Aspida's claims-paying ability, which is why the A- AM Best rating matters.
Can I withdraw money early?
Most MYGAs allow some penalty-free withdrawal per year. Taking more during the surrender period triggers a charge, and withdrawals before 59.5 may add a 10% IRS penalty.
What is the minimum to open the Synergy Choice 5?
The minimum premium is $5,000. Most buyers fund a MYGA with a single payment from savings, a maturing CD, or a 1035 exchange from another annuity.
What happens when the 5-year term ends?
You get a window (typically 30 days) to walk away without charges: renew at the carrier's then-current rate, move the money to a new product via a 1035 exchange, or withdraw it. Doing nothing usually renews the contract, so calendar the maturity date.
How is the growth taxed?
Growth is tax-deferred: nothing is due while the money compounds, and gains are taxed as ordinary income when withdrawn. In a non-qualified account that deferral is the main tax edge over a bank CD, which is taxed every year. Our guide to how annuities are taxed walks the qualified and non-qualified paths.
Is the Synergy Choice 5 FDIC insured?
No. Annuities are not bank products. The guarantee rests on Aspida's claims-paying ability, which its A- AM Best rating measures. If FDIC coverage specifically is the requirement, a bank CD is the honest answer.
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