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Traditional GIC
Enjoy the win-win of safety and performance.
Bonus! We progressively increase interest rates on investments over $10,000.1
Return
Up to 3.50%
Risk
Low
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How does a GIC work? Simply put, it's like lending your money to an institution for a term that you determine when you initially sign a contract.
At maturity, you get back all the money you “loaned”, plus predetermined and guaranteed interest. This play-it-safe option rules out the unexpected.
The basics
What do I need to consider?
The more you invest, the better the rate of return.
Bonus! We progressively increase interest rates on investments over $10,000.1
Like a loan, your investment has a term that you choose with your advisor when signing a contract.
The longer the term, the more attractive the return rate.
These funds are then invested until the end of the contract, unless you choose a redeemable GIC. Just make sure you don’t have any plans for this money until then!
You have 2 options with a traditional GIC:
- Redeemable GIC for the choice to make an early withdrawal. 2
- Non-redeemable GIC for a more attractive rate, but you’ll have to wait until the maturity date to get your investment back.
Beneva, a smart investment
We invest responsibly
Beneva only works with portfolio managers who are signatories to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.
We personalize your strategy
We take great care in proposing diversified investments adapted to your profile.
We keep your money safe
Deposit coverage by Assuris of up to $100,000 per account category. 3
You can choose your beneficiary
When you invest with an insurer, you can designate a beneficiary to receive the balance of your account in the event of death.
Current GIC rates
For cashable rate options, calculate - 0.250% on the posted rate
Portfolio* / Deposit |
$500 to $9,999 |
$10,000 to $49,999 |
$50,000 to $99,999 |
$100,000 to $199,999 |
$200,000 to $349,999 |
$350,000 and over ** |
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1 year | 2.200 % | 2.250 % | 2.300 % | 2.350 % | 2.400 % | 2.450 % |
2 years | 2.550 % | 2.600 % | 2.650 % | 2.700 % | 2.750 % | 2.800 % |
3 years | 2.850 % | 2.900 % | 2.950 % | 3.000 % | 3.050 % | 3.100 % |
3 years +*** | 2.850 % | 2.850 % | 2.850 % | 2.850 % | 2.850 % | 2.850 % |
4 years | 3.000 % | 3.050 % | 3.100 % | 3.150 % | 3.200 % | 3.250 % |
5 years | 3.200 % | 3.250 % | 3.300 % | 3.350 % | 3.400 % | 3.450 % |
5 years +**** | 3.200 % | 3.200 % | 3.200 % | 3.200 % | 3.200 % | 3.200 % |
7 years | 3.250 % | 3.300 % | 3.350 % | 3.400 % | 3.450 % | 3.500 % |
10 years | 3.300 % | 3.350 % | 3.400 % | 3.450 % | 3.500 % | 3.550 % |
As of 2022/05/25
- * In order to determine the bonus, the portfolio is defined as the sum of GICs (other than the Equity Index GIC) and the daily interest account (DIA) issued by La Capitale Civil Service Insurer that are held by the client and his or her spouse (if paired).
- ** Contact your financial security advisor for amounts higher than $350,000.
- *** Maturity date October 2025
- **** Maturity date October 2027
The portfolio bonus is included in the rates illustrated above.
Which plan is right for my GIC?
Registered plan
RRSP
Registered retirement savings plan: Save more, pay less income tax
Registered plan
RRIF
Registered retirement income fund: Turn your RRSP savings into income
Registered plan
LIF
Life income fund: Withdraw from your LIRA or pension at retirement
Registered plan
LIRA
Locked-in retirement account: Manage your pension your way
Non-registered product
Non-registered product
If none of the proposed registered plans seem right for you, or if you’ve maxed out your contributions, you can go with the non-registered option. No tax perks, but no restrictions either!