{"id":5688,"date":"2025-11-03T09:56:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T09:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invexa.ch\/?p=5688"},"modified":"2025-11-03T12:33:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T12:33:00","slug":"3eme-pilier-axa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/invexa.ch\/en\/pension\/3rd-pillar-axa\/","title":{"rendered":"AXA 3rd pillar: Analysis of SmartFlex Solutions (3a\/3b)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is the 3rd pillar?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The 3rd pillar represents individual pension provision in the Swiss system. It is divided into two categories:<\/p>

1.<\/strong> Pillar 3a (tied pension provision): <\/b><\/a>mainly intended for retirement provision, it offers tax advantages but imposes certain withdrawal conditions.<\/p>

2.<\/strong> Pillar 3b (unrestricted pension provision):<\/b><\/a> more flexible, allowing more flexible use of the savings accumulated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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AXA 3rd pillar solutions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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AXA structures its offer around three distinct plans, each designed to meet different objectives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. SmartFlex Pension Plan (3a\/3b)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The principle is based on regular contributions starting from CHF 600 per year<\/strong> (or CHF 50 per month) and up to the maximum 3rd pillar limit<\/a>. This accessibility makes it possible to start early, even with a limited budget. The minimum duration is 7 years for the 3a pillar and 10 years for the 3b pillar.<\/p>

Flexible premium allocation<\/strong> is the central element of SmartFlex. With each payment, you decide how to divide your premium between 2 compartments:<\/p>

1.<\/strong> The secure capital<\/strong> functions like a traditional savings account. Your money is legally guaranteed at 100% within AXA\u2019s tied assets. It earns a technical interest rate (currently 0% according to the provided offer) plus a potential variable surplus interest (projected at 1.50% in the moderate scenario). The drawback: potentially limited returns over the long term.<\/p>

2.<\/strong> The performance-oriented capital<\/strong> is invested in equities through diversified funds. You benefit from financial market growth and historically higher returns. The capital is guaranteed up to the current value of the fund units. The advantage: higher return potential driven by equity markets. The drawback: short-term fluctuations depending on market movements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Key features<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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