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Most of you by now know about the savings account called Assurance Vie which is an investment
with tax advantage (revenues and inheritance tax) but did you know that with us, there are different
sort of Assurance Vie depending on what you expect from your money. This article will present you
with 1 very innovative assurance vie from Allianz, which is looking for the best growth of capital while
protecting you from market crashes.

a) Criteria for subscribing: Available to any French resident of 18 to 75 years old who have a
minimum of €30 000 to invest. No maximum.

b) How does it work: This Assurance Vie works a bit like a “stop loss” contract. On the
anniversary date of your contract, Allianz looks at how much is on it and takes stock of the
amount. If your capital has decreased by more than 10%, Allianz reimburse you up to minus
10%. E.g.: You invest €100 000 on 01/01/2016 and on 01/01/2017 you have only €80 000 left
on it due to a market crash. Then Allianz re-adjust your contract to €90 000 (100 000-10%).
On the contrary, if the amount has increased, Allianz take stock of the amount and the 10%
guarantied is re-adjusted to this new amount. E.g.: on 01/01/2016, you have invested
€100 000 and on 01/01/2017, you now have €115 000, then Allianz recalculate the stop loss
of -10% from €115 000 so if in 01/01/2018, you have €100 000, then Allianz re-adjust your
contract to €103 500 (115 000-10%). So not only it protects you from market crashes but it
secures your gains. You can choose a stop loss at -15% instead of -10%.

c) How the money is invested: The money is invested in one of two funds: Allianz Strategy 50
(stop loss at -10%) or Allianz Strategy 75 (stop los at -15%). Both funds have been noted 5
stars by Morningstar (Independent investment research). Strategy 75 has made +3.25% since
last year, 32.89% since 3 years and 89.71% since 5 years. Allianz Strategy 50 has made1.97%
since last year, 25.23% since 3 years and 62.62% since 5 years. Of course, performances of
the past are no guaranties for the future!

d) Fees: Well yes, I don’t work for free all the time! Entry is 4.50% negotiable. Usually above
€100 000, I take 0%. Management fee per year is 0.99%+1% for the stop loss guaranty
option.

e) Withdrawals: Partial and full withdrawals possible at any time. No fees for taking your money
out.

f) Adding money to it: Only on the anniversary date of the policy and a minimum of €1500. Or
any time if you have taken out the stop loss guaranty which you can do after the first year of
the contract.

Conclusion: With interest rates being at their lowest ever, it is imperative to look at alternative
investments that would bring more income without risking it all. Especially if the inflation goes above
the % of interest you get. If this happens, you actually lose money without realising it!
Allianz has a solvability ratio that is one of the best on the market at 174% for Allianz France and
200% for Allianz Group so don’t hesitate to contact me for any further information regarding our very
large range of investments.