Athene Performance Elite 7 overview
The Athene Performance Elite 7 earns interest from the performance of a market index, yet your money is never invested in the market itself. When the index falls during a crediting period, the credit is zero rather than a loss.
Its best S&P 500 1-year point-to-point cap is currently 9.75% at a $100,000 premium, one of 27 crediting strategies on the contract. Every strategy's current terms are in the menu below.
The tradeoff is access and upside. Withdrawals above the free amount face a surrender charge for 7 years, and index credits are limited by caps, participation rates, or spreads.
Crediting strategy menu
These are the carrier's filed rates by premium band, refreshed automatically from our live feed. The Reference cap tag marks the strategy we use to rank this product against its peers.
| Strategy | Type | Term | Cap | Par | Spread | Fixed / Trigger | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year AI Powered Global Opportunities | Point-to-point | 1-yr | — | 155% | — | — | — |
| 1 Year AI Powered Global Opportunities with Charge | Point-to-point | 1-yr | — | 190% | — | — | 1.25% |
| 1 Year Fixed Account | Fixed | 1-yr | — | — | — | 4.85% | — |
| 1 Year S&P 500 FC | Point-to-point | 1-yr | — | 100% | — | — | — |
| 1 Year S&P 500 FC with Charge | Point-to-point | 1-yr | — | 123% | — | — | 1.25% |
| 1 Year UBS Innovative Balanced | Point-to-point | 1-yr | — | 160% | — | — | — |
| 1 Year UBS Innovative Balanced with Charge | Point-to-point | 1-yr | — | 195% | — | — | 1.25% |
| 1-Year AI Powered US Equity Index | Point-to-point | 1-yr | — | 170% | — | — | — |
| 1-Year AI Powered US Equity Index With Charge | Point-to-point | 1-yr | — | 210% | — | — | 1.25% |
| 1-Year BNP Paribas Multi-Asset No Cap Point-to-Point | Point-to-point | 1-yr | — | 220% | — | — | — |
| 1-Year BNP Paribas Multi-Asset No Cap Point-to-Point With Charge | Point-to-point | 1-yr | — | 270% | — | — | 1.25% |
| 1-Year Nasdaq FC Index | Point-to-point | 1-yr | — | 130% | — | — | — |
| 1-Year Nasdaq FC Index With Charge | Point-to-point | 1-yr | — | 160% | — | — | 1.25% |
| 1-Year S&P 500 Point-to-Point Cap Index StrategyReference cap | Point-to-point | 1-yr | 9.75% | — | — | — | — |
| 1-Year S&P 500 Point-to-Point Cap Index Strategy With Charge | Point-to-point | 1-yr | 12.75% | — | — | — | 1.25% |
| 2 Year AI Powered Global Opportunities | Point-to-point | 2-yr | — | 210% | — | — | — |
| 2 Year AI Powered Global Opportunities with Charge | Point-to-point | 2-yr | — | 265% | — | — | 1.25% |
| 2 Year S&P 500 FC | Point-to-point | 2-yr | — | 137% | — | — | — |
| 2 Year S&P 500 FC with Charge | Point-to-point | 2-yr | — | 170% | — | — | 1.25% |
| 2 Year UBS Innovative Balanced | Point-to-point | 2-yr | — | 215% | — | — | — |
| 2 Year UBS Innovative Balanced with Charge | Point-to-point | 2-yr | — | 265% | — | — | 1.25% |
| 2-Year AI Powered US Equity Index | Point-to-point | 2-yr | — | 225% | — | — | — |
| 2-Year AI Powered US Equity Index With Charge | Point-to-point | 2-yr | — | 280% | — | — | 1.25% |
| 2-Year BNP Paribas Multi-Asset No Cap Point-to-Point | Point-to-point | 2-yr | — | 300% | — | — | — |
| 2-Year BNP Paribas Multi-Asset No Cap Point-to-Point With Charge | Point-to-point | 2-yr | — | 375% | — | — | 1.25% |
| 2-Year Nasdaq FC Index | Point-to-point | 2-yr | — | 200% | — | — | — |
| 2-Year Nasdaq FC Index With Charge | Point-to-point | 2-yr | — | 250% | — | — | 1.25% |
A cap sets a ceiling on the credit. A participation rate credits a percentage of the index gain. A spread subtracts a fixed amount before crediting the rest. Strategy fees, where shown, are charged whether or not the strategy credits.
Compare all fixed index annuity rates to see how these terms line up against every carrier in our live feed.
Getting your money out
The contract allows 10% out without a surrender charge.
The surrender charge starts at 9.00% in year 1 and steps down to 0.00% in year 8. Those charges apply to the amount you withdraw above the free allowance.
A market value adjustment also applies during the surrender period. It can raise or lower an early withdrawal depending on how interest rates have moved since the contract was issued.
Who this fits
This contract fits money that can stay put for 7 years and a saver who wants a floor under a portion of retirement savings. It suits dollars that would otherwise sit in bonds or CDs but can accept a range of outcomes in exchange for more upside.
It does not fit an emergency fund or money with a known near-term spending date. A buyer who wants full market upside will find the caps and participation rates limit strong years, and withdrawals before age 59½ can carry a 10% IRS early withdrawal penalty on top of ordinary income tax.
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About Athene
Athene holds an A.M. Best financial strength rating of A+. An annuity's guarantees rest on the issuing carrier's claims-paying ability, and no annuity is FDIC insured.
The contract is currently filed in 49 states. Availability and product versions vary by state, so confirm your state before applying.
To see how Athene measures up on size, ratings, and product lineup, compare the top annuity companies we place business with.
For the company's history, ratings, and full product lineup, read our Athene annuity review.
Other Athene index annuities
Same carrier, different surrender terms and rate sheets. Caps shown are the best S&P 500 1-year point-to-point cap at a $100,000 premium, refreshed from the same live feed as this page.
| Product | Surrender | S&P 500 1-yr cap |
|---|---|---|
| Athene AccuMax | 7 yrs | – |
| Athene Agility | 7, 10 yrs | 5.75% |
| Athene Ascent Pro Bonus | 10 yrs | 5.50% |
| Athene Aviator | 5, 10 yrs | 10.25% |
| Athene Performance Elite Plus | 7, 10, 15 yrs | 9.75% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current cap on the Athene Performance Elite 7?
Its best S&P 500 1-year point-to-point cap is 9.75% at a $100,000 premium as of Nov 9, 2026. Carriers reprice caps regularly, so treat this as a snapshot of the current rate sheet rather than a permanent number.
How many crediting strategies does the Athene Performance Elite 7 offer?
It currently offers 27 strategies across fixed, capped, participation, and trigger designs. Each strategy has its own current terms by premium band, listed in the strategy menu on this page.
Is my money locked up for 7 years?
Not locked, but charged. The contract allows 10% out without a surrender charge. Withdrawals above that allowance face the surrender schedule shown on this page, plus a market value adjustment.
How does the Athene Performance Elite 7 compare to similar annuities?
It currently ranks #16 of 42 among 6-7 year fixed index annuities in our live carrier feed, ranked by S&P 500 1-year cap at a $100,000 premium. That standing refreshes automatically as carriers reprice.
Is the Athene Performance Elite 7 FDIC insured?
No annuity is FDIC insured. Every guarantee in the contract is an obligation of Athene, which holds an A.M. Best financial strength rating of A+.
How we know what's on this page
Rates, terms & availability
Every number on this page comes from the carrier's filed rate sheets in our live rate feed, refreshed daily. Nothing is typed in by hand, so the figures update automatically when Athene reprices.
Financial strength
A.M. Best. We publish the carrier's letter rating rather than a score of our own.
Peer standing
We rank each product's best S&P 500 1-year cap at a $100,000 premium against contracts with similar surrender periods in the same feed. Where a fact is not in the feed, the page leaves it out rather than estimating.
Rates and rankings on this page come from each carrier's filed rates in our live feed as of Nov 9, 2026 and refresh automatically. Rates vary by premium amount and state. This is rate information, not a quote or a recommendation. Guarantees are backed by the claims-paying ability of Athene.
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