Last updated: October 23, 2026
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Depending on the index used, stock dividends may or may not be included in the index’s value. For example, the S&P 500 is a stock price index and only considers the prices of stocks.
It does not recognize any dividends paid on those stocks.
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Do indexed annuities include stock dividends?
Depending on the index used, stock dividends may or may not be included in the index’s value. For example, the S&P 500 is a stock price index and only considers the prices of stocks.
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