variable annuity contractglossary / variable annuity contract Securities. An annuity whose payments vary according to how well the fund (usu. made up of common stocks) that backs it is performing. SEC Rule 0-1(e)(1) (17 CFR § 270.0-1(e)(1)). See variable annuity under ANNUITY. 词条贡献者 译者成昱,毕业于世界顶级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与集体诉讼相关的法律文件。