This post was first published on November 16, 2023, and was updated on April 3, 2024. Nearly half of Canadians (49%) aren’t confident that they …
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Read articleGuaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) are fairly popular in Canada. As an investing method, they’re among the lowest risk methods available in Canada. GICs are insured in their principal amount, as well as in the interest that they accrue. This makes them a solid option for investors with lower risk-tolerance profiles that prefer conservative, safe investment options. But how does a GIC work exactly?
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