Pension drawdown glossary
Two versions of the same fund. Income units pay out dividends and interest as cash; accumulation units reinvest them automatically. In drawdown, some people hold income units so that the payouts build up as cash to fund withdrawals.
Source: MoneyHelper: pensions glossary · Last reviewed 24 September 2026
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