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The Best RRSP-eligible GICs in Canada

Craig Sebastiano

RRSP season is here and you may be considering investing in a GIC. If you want one that’s also RRSP-eligible, a number of financial institutions offer competitive interest rates.

Rates

Rates on registered GICs currently vary between 0.85% and 2.05%. If you’re looking for the best GIC rates, these are the rates on both redeemable and non-redeemable GICs (on a minimum $5,000 investment for a one-year term) as of Feb. 3:

You’ll notice that smaller financial institutions offer significantly better rates than their larger counterparts. Also, GIC rates are often higher than high-interest savings accounts because your money is locked in for a certain period of time.

The bottom line

As RRSP season comes to a close, you’re probably looking at different investment options for your money. A GIC is considered to be a fixed-income investment and can help diversify your portfolio if you invest mainly in stocks. If you want a GIC that pays a higher rate, make sure you shop around for the best rate.

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