There are so many variables that it's impossible to answer that question without knowing more details. If the annuity is in a retirement account, and you have not retired, you could move the money to a mutual fund if the mutual fund is in a 401K account or "self directed IRA" account provided that doing so meets all of the Federal requirements.
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