Drawdown rates

The following tables assumes a pension fund of £100,000 net of the £33,333 taken as a tax free lump sum from an original fund of £133,333. The highest annuity rates are on a standard single life, level with no guarantee basis and the income drawdown plan is based on a 120% withdrawal producing an increase in annual income over annuities. 

The FTSE 15-year gilt yield of 3.50% has been used from the GAD tables and shows the increase or decrease in annual income from an income drawdown plan when compared to the highest standard pension annuity.

 

Income Drawdown rates - Males

Fund size: £100,000 (after taking £33,333 tax free cash)
FTSE 15-year gilt yield: 3.74% (13 August 2010)
Last updated: 20 August 2010 

MALE Annuity vs Drawdown
Age Annuity Drawdown More / Less
55 £5,291 £6,120 £829
60 £5,908 £6,840 £932
65 £6,493 £7,800 £1,307
70 £7,332 £9,120 £1,788
74 £8,435 £10,800 £2,365

The annual rates shown above are based on a purchase price of £100,000 and should be used as a guide only. Income drawdown assumes a maximum 120% withdrawal. Income drawdown is a higher risk pension than annuities and not suitable for everyone. For a pension drawdown rate specific to your circumstances you should complete the drawdown quote.

 

Income Drawdown rates - Females

Fund size: £100,000 (after taking £33,333 tax free cash)
FTSE 15-year gilt yield: 3.74% (13 August 2010)
Last updated: 20 August 2010 

FEMALE Annuity vs Drawdown
Age Annuity Drawdown More / Less
55 £5,185 £5,880 £695
60 £5,630 £6,480 £850
65 £6,116 £7,200 £1,084
70 £6,907 £8,280 £1,373
74 £7,919 £9,480 £1,561

The annual rates shown above are based on a purchase price of £100,000 and should be used as a guide only. Income drawdown assumes a maximum 120% withdrawal. Income drawdown is a higher risk pension than annuities and not suitable for everyone. For a pension drawdown rate specific to your circumstances you should complete the drawdown quote.


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