How Many Types Of Deferred Annuities Are There? 
There are 3 main types of Deferred Annuities . 1 . Fixed : These give a set fixed interest rate . 2 . Indexed : These credit index-linked interest gains 3 . Variable : These invest directly in the stock market , usually through various managed funds . There is a new type of `` deferred '' annuity called a Deferred Immediate Annuity . This is a traditional immediate annuity , except the income payments are deferred until a later date . Your deposit is credited some type of interest rate during the deferral period . 