How to earn SUPER HIGH interest with GICs in Canada

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If you have some money saved up in your checking or savings account, you may want to consider opening a GIC. GICs currently offer super high interest rates that you can profit from! In this video, I'll walk you through what GICs are, what they can do for you and how they work, how to open them, things to consider, as well as the GIC ladder. #GIC #personalfinance #livingincanada
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[@mokkay905]

Thanks a lot for the good information.Very helpful

[@andybea6352]

You are very good at explaining things. Thanks for the great video

[@androth1502]

i've been doing 6 month $5000 GICs, staggered maturity over a couple months. interest rates are pretty good even for 6 months right now, able to get ~4.5-5.1%.

[@stancoleshill8925]

Don't forget how much tax there is on interest. It adds on to the top of your earnings and is the highest taxed of three investments of dividends, capital gains and then interest. Capital gains are taxed at 50% of the gain, which would be half the tax. You also have the potential of making two gains with only one investment, being a capital gain on sale of the security along with the dividends paid out over time.

[@gcoates7]

If you are worried about tax, buy them in your TFSA

[@Its_Just_Garrett]

My girlfriend and I keep our emergency savings in GICs and we have them structured so that we have one mature every month. It's total financial wizardry lol 🤟🏽

[@raymanlegy]

I do 100 days 4.05% per anum or 1.095% and keep renewing until I have to cash out for safety funds. I also save my annual fixed expense which is about about $5000/year (prop tax,home insurance, car insurance... etc). Invest those fixed expenses make some cash off of them before paying them out fully during the year. Right now is the perfect time to compound long term on those 5 year @ 4.95%.

[@Its_Just_Garrett]

@@raymanlegy that fixed expense structure is a really good idea. Thanks for sharing that!

[@vhateverlie]

So how does this work? Can you just cash out at anytime when you need that emergency fund? I thought you had to have it locked in for the full 6 months?

[@raymanlegy]

@@vhateverlie read cashable gic. They provide less interest but are cashable after 30 days.

[@Its_Just_Garrett]

@@vhateverlie I have them structured so that one matures at least every month in case I need to use the money. The way I have them set up is I have 1 at 30 days at 2.15%, 1 at 60 days at 2.4%, and 1 at 90 days at 2.75%. If you shop around you can probably find better rates too. Hope this helps.

[@kathyerb3134]

Yes many times. Have 1 Gic now

[@user-gn1qo6cu1n]

Thanks for the information. If I have $160K to invest in GIC, since insurance only covers $100K, should I separate the $160 into 2 - $80K and invest in 2 different banks, so insurance will cover both $80K?

[@FaizaKhalid-Khan]

yes, that’s what i did

[@hunantrain]

I would love to start investing too but the constant market volatility and diff manipulations by big sharks makes me really scared.

[@moniquecarrol7250]

@ hunantrain... Though the market isn't as stable as it used to be, it isn't as bad as people think. With the right techniques & knowledge, one can easily earn so much profit from the market in a day, do your own research.... Believe me or not as a beginner who knows next to nothing, I am about +65% up just in a couple of months... I'm retired and I am using these extra funds to help pay for odds and ends that I want.

[@DBAnalyst1]

Hi Monique Carrol, your profit margin is quite inspiring and stunning for a starter; do you make use of spreadsheet, what is your top holding

[@moniquecarrol7250]

NO I don't @ kentucky.... Spreadsheets have always seemed incredibly stressful and of no relevance to me.. I mirror Kelly Marie Matwick's positions in real-time, and I am very okay with it because it's very transparent, easy and automated... You can give it a try.

[@ariannaechanique1939]

This has been extremely helpful! 😅

[@coolmusicfoundhere]

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[@nielgoh]

agreed... hiding bookmarks is essential or just use a secondary browser with no imported history/bookmarks on it

[@tricksinmyhand704]

Thank you for this information beautiful lady, i need to invest in the next 6 months potentially

[@misclin]

Is Neo a Master card or Visa card? As Costco only accepts Master cards. Thx for the useful video!

[@danag812]

Thank you for this thorough video! Nice wirk 😊

[@LivinginCanada]

Thank you!

[@amelia-rose2992]

A GIC ladder? hmmm that sounds kinda smart! I've always had my big lump locked into one GIC and then move it in and out of mutual funds at maturity. this is interesting. something to consider for sure.

[@OriharaKaoru]

Oaken Financial has a 6% 1 or 2 year GIC right now until Nov 30 for anyone interested. I just got a 10 year GIC for 5.2% at iA financial and I’m pretty happy with that.

[@parkerbohnn]

They just fell today a lot, that ended at the end of November. Motive Financial is the only bank left that hasn't cut their GIC rates. CDIC insurance is only 100 thousand.

[@OriharaKaoru]

@@parkerbohnn iA Financial is a little different because they are an insurance company. You're actually insured for 90% of the principal no matter what, so I'm not worried about having more than 100k in a GIC there. I agree rates are coming down everywhere.

[@DobesVandermeer]

Why not buy the money market funds directly using an investment account?

[@CamiloDominguezH]

Is the $3000 for WealthSimple on your description is still going? I think it is 25 dollars.

[@patthomas9041]

You can invest your TFSA into GIC and you do not pay tax on the earnings.

[@bobsmith3983]

Yes. That's what a TFSA is all about. You can invest in GICs, stocks, etc. however if you are day trading with the monies in the TFSA there are rules and potential penalties. Do some research if you are going to be day trading.

[@Robck27]

Amazing video, this is just what I was looking for. I also invest in the "zero risk" federal deposits of my country but since I am moving to Canada I was going to look for the similar financial instruments. Thks for the info

[@LivinginCanada]

Glad it was useful! Cheers!

[@user-xv9xw7vs3h]

NICE!

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks!

[@loudc8651]

Laddering GIC when averaged come below the one yr offered rate by about 1/2 a percentage point …I have had a few of them .

[@ProfessionalCleancutguy]

You can't win on all fronts... something has to give in every case. I'll give 0.5% to not have to wait 1yr to have access to my money in case of an emergency.

[@swethashrishri]

Taxation? can sole proprietors or incorporations invest in GIC?

[@hagbard72]

Here's a question I have. Let's say I buy a EQ Bank GIC but I buy it from TD InvestDirect? Who does the insurance apply, to TD or EQ Bank should either go bankrupt?

[@sunnybizz4857]

Is Tangerine online bank as easy to use and navigate as EQ Bank? Specifically for GICs

[@116Swimmer]

Yes

[@user-ck9jb4qw2j]

So if I have a significant amount of money in a regular savings account, does the bank not use that money anyway, with no benefit to me? I have a serious trust issue with banks as I feel the employees selling these products to us are under stress to make profits, not to do things in their clients best interests.

[@user-fl1pc7zu7f]

they make a wage there is no fee to buy a GIC

[@sktoh4469]

Bank employees do tend to make decisions that benefit the employer, not the longsuffering bank customer.

[@offnl_]

Will it affect my credit score if I open a new account for GIC purposes? Looking to buy a new house soon so keeping a close watch on my credit score

[@user-yf1ss8yv6g]

U can invest in FHSA

[@user-on5om9qg1j]

how do you get around the taxable income part?

[@GG_99_GG_99]

Invest in GIC's and other investment products within a TFSA.

[@g59490155]

GIC's are really tax unfriendly, so if you get 6% GIC rate, be prepared to REALLY see only 3%-4% gain after tax. Unless you do it in registered accounts, which obviously have no tax implications or whatsoever.

[@itwins3517]

Only if you interest is $500,000 or more, then yes, 3%. But if your interest is only $50,000, then you only need to pay $7,288 if you live in B.C. So, maybe 4.5% or 5% gain after tax? Play with a tax calculator for more info.

[@goldguilder9554]

GICs are virtually risk free in the sense that your money will come back with interest. The issue is if you lose your job you will need access to the funds

[@116Swimmer]

You can just ask for it back. It’s not actually locked in.

[@BellaBella-jw9ef]

Would you recommend investing in more than one bank GIC to be covered by the CDIC?

[@LivinginCanada]

(Especially) if it's a relatively larger sum, then yes, I'd definitely consider doing that!

[@parkerbohnn]

The only place in Canada is the Manitoba credit unions for large sums Like 50 or 100 million dollars. Hopefully their claim to no limit on the insured sums will be honoured.

[@itwins3517]

Originally I was doing that but after talking to a financial advisor, they recommended I invest in insurance company's GIC or Market Link GIC. The reason is because all insurance companies in Canada are required to join Assuris. If one insurance company go belly-up, Assuris members will take over your policy and recover up to 90%. $10m investment for example, you can recover up to $9m. Much better than CDIC's measely $100,000.

[@raymanlegy]

The auto renewal is cool but also very inconvenient. I hate calling the bank 30 days prior to maturity and letting them know my instruction. Then come maturity day... It auto renews anyways and I have to call the bank again. But luckily you have the option to cash out. But very very! Inconvenient.

[@LivinginCanada]

It is! I tend to (almost) forget that. I wish they'd turn the process around and reach out to us to confirm if we want to continue.

[@OriharaKaoru]

@@LivinginCanada You can have it mature into your bank account so you don’t get caught with a bad rate. Put a reminder on your calendar a few weeks before so you can check out the rates and decide what to do.

[@parkerbohnn]

@@OriharaKaoru If you can get anyone on the phone at Saven or Motive Financial. You pay for horrible service with higher rates.

[@chadlineage]

i really thought the rates of GIC is not a fixed rate guarantee it flactuates... so is the rates really fixed depending how long is the locked in terms? interesting tia... back home im familiar with time deposits but interest rates flactuates each month theres no fixed rate.

[@itwins3517]

Unless you buy Variable Rate GIC, all GIC are mostly fixed.

[@MrLabradorwildman]

Hi just found your Channel! i have Eq Banking Acount Thinking about an GIC in my TFSA account, can i get the monthly interest but back into my TFSA account, so i can use the Interest to make a Emergency Fund with it! or is it lock in for the full year then gose back into my TFSA Account??

[@InfinityDz]

what's the difference between GICs and bonds?

[@rb239rtr]

a Guaranteed Investment Certificate is sold by a bank, with an interest rate, and protected against loss by the government. You will get the principal and the interest upon maturity. Bonds are more complicated and are not guaruanteed. You can lose prinicipal with a bond. A bond is a product sold by a company that pays an interest rate for a specific term, usually renewable on a fixed term, say 5 years. Typically a bond is sold at a $25 face value, with the interest based on the $25 face value. The bond may be called back by the seller on the maturirty date for the face value of the bond. Where things go bad are- 1. company does not perform- the bond may lose value because bond interest may not be paid- 2. interest rates rise, in 2020, bonds paid 4% interest, GICs paid 2%. Now GICs pay 5%, the value of the bond has fallen from $25 to say $18 in order to compete with GIC interest rates. So, you lost value, unless you keep the bond to maturity ($25). If you buy that bond today at $18 to get that 5% rate, as interest rates fall, the value of the bond will increase again and you will get capital appreciation. Now is a good time to buy bonds, becasue there should be some capital appreciation, although that is not guaranteed. GICs are better for short term savings, especially if buying a house, Bonds are better for long term savings, say in a retirement plan. Typically, during a bad recession, bond values increase, people then sell some to buy depressed stocks, so they are an important product to consider. You can get GICs at the bank, Bonds are purchased through your stock broker.

[@porkchop9024]

Yes, yes and yes. GICs are the first investment tool I started with a few years back and it’s made me thousands of dollars in interest with the higher payouts

[@parkerbohnn]

GIC rates are in the process of tanking even at the GIC brokers. I put what I could into Government of Canada 30 year treasury bonds and long term corporate bonds. but most of my money comes due at the start of next month. It could be worse I did hedge in the futures market knowing rates would fall al the end of this year.

[@LivinginCanada]

Yup, certainly the rates will not last forever. As we are all hoping for lower mortgage interest rates-along with that all rates will drop and in a few years GICs will perhaps pay only 1-2%. So enjoy while it lasts!

[@indianmilitary]

@@LivinginCanada Rate cuts cannot happen due to hyperinflation created by mindless printing of trillions of dollars/euros out of thin air all these decades by all western nations. What prevented hyperinflation all these decades despite printing 'fiat" currencies out of thin air? Reserve currency status which is going to come to an end due to impending currency reset (fiat to pegged). All western currencies are "isotopes" of USD. If the USD devalues, all currencies including CAD cannot escape. Capital trimming is the only way out. CBDC could be enforced for earning and spending control. CBDC cannot pay any interest or central banks cannot have programs like 'GIC"

[@rps1689]

@@LivinginCanada Milking it while I can. My last two 3 year terms, which matured recently did well. One with a return of 18 percent and the other 15.

[@armchairtraveler131]

I think that better than buying the banks GIC'S it would be better to buy the banks stocks

[@collegeemail239]

What cards do international students need to have in Canada?

[@LivinginCanada]

A debit card and possibly a credit card would be good, if that's what you meant by 'cards'

[@phorn_khann]

I’m a woman living in Canada too. Learn about Investing (Beginner)

[@mazedar_tv]

is Wealthone good bank for GIC?

[@emilyc1988]

No. Wealth One fined $676500 for failing to comply with anti-money laundering law

[@Joy-to-the-world308]

I Gic’s were taxable by 50%. Please correct me if I am wrong. If so would that not mean that your 5% interest is really only 2 1/2%. After paying tax.

[@globetrotterca]

Best to keep it in your TFSA

[@beckwilde]

@@globetrotterca or FHSA

[@itwins3517]

Not 50% unless you make ridiculous amount in interests, like $500,000 for example where you are taxed $220,434 if you live in B.C. Play around with a tax calculator and you will understand more.

[@itwins3517]

@@globetrotterca TFSA has limits. From inception in 2009 to 2024 you can only put in $95,000. If you put in more than you are eligible, you will be charged 1% interest every month. I seriously doubt you can make 12% interest a year from TFSA interests 🤣

[@parkerbohnn]

Government of Canada 30 day T-bills have the least amount of risk.

[@kevinmac6508]

I've heard of these. Do you buy these from the bank or online?

[@parkerbohnn]

@@kevinmac6508 GIC yields have collapsed while long bond yields have increased. Just buy the Rogers bond out to the year 2040 its still paying around 5.35 percent. GIC's are no good because when they renew interest rates will be lower. The last good GIC yield was 5.2 percent for a ten year GIC and 5.3 percent for a 107 month GIC at Motive Financial about 3 weeks ago.

[@tinatangli]

I am Chinese, can I apply for PR directly after studying in Canada? Or still need to work for a year after graduation for apply PR？ thanks

[@LivinginCanada]

You can apply for PR anytime, you don't even need to be in Canada. Anytime you can set up what's called an 'express entry profile', within which there are different streams. If you have foreign work experience, you may be able to apply under the Federal Skilled Workers stream. Once you have 1 year work experience in Canada, you can apply through the CEC stream.

[@tinatangli]

@@LivinginCanada I am in China now. How can I apply for PR? The most cost-effective way to get PR quickly?

[@teekbooy4467]

@@tinatanglimarry a canadian citizen

[@leesmith3917]

YOU PUT 1000 INTO GIC FOR 1 YEAR AT 5 % YOU GET 50 DOLLARS AS RETURN FOR 1 YEAR .. YOU MAY AS WELL BET OILERS 100 DOLARS TO WIN THIER NEXT GAME TO WIN 90 DOLLARS

[@richardli5530]

Buy ENB or BNS pay 7% and they will always be there.

[@Topaz2022]

In this day and age, the more money you have the more you stand to loose. You become a target. Never trust a bank and NEVER trust anything that is government issued such as RRSP's, GIC;s, TFSA's. The interest you save is nothing compared to the interest you will pay whenever that time comes!!!

[@friendsforever5012]

Inflation is still over 5 percent don't kid yourself... so even at 5.95 percent your real rate of return is one percent minus taxes . Your lucky to make less than half a percent in the end ...😮

[@JAMGAR369]

I used to have a GIC ladder but since 2017 I’m in stocks,they are taxed more efficiently. You shouldn’t have everything in stocks,you also need fixed income like GICS so I’m going to buy some soon. Good video but you didn’t mention market growth GICS where your principal is guaranteed and the interest fluctuates 😊

[@danag812]

Yes I am also curious about market growth GICs. From what I recall looking at the list of options, the terms are longer. I'll have to do some research into this.

[@LivinginCanada]

@JAMGAR369 good point! Yes, I didn't mention those, definitely something to consider!

[@user-bu4et6bj3m]

What do you mean taxed more efficiently? So gics are taxed less efficiently? In what way

[@gianthills]

@@user-bu4et6bj3m If you don't invest from a tax free account ( like tfsa or rrsp) the interest your earn from the GIC will be taxed as income, so just make sure your money is first in a tax free account before buying the GIC.

[@robertk5441]

😢There's one more risk when you invest in GICs. It's an opportunity cost. Buy shares of Bell Canada, Scotiabank, and Enbridge for average dividend above 7%. It's not guaranteed and more risky than GIC. But consider their dividend payment records and history of raising dividend payments. Also, the stock price may go up. When you have 1000 dol. to invest ,it's GIC. But even 20 000 dol. I'd consider 10 000 in GIC and another 10 000 into dividend paying stocks. Dividends are taxed preferably compared to GICs in non registered accounts. Therefore, another risk worth mentioning is taxation.

[@gianthills]

thats why you use a TFSA account to invest.

[@robertk5441]

@gianthills Correct. But, only to some degree. I'm sure you're aware of the limits.

[@chikadim1477]

What kind of investment can I do as a student in Canada, like a short term investment I can do?

[@LivinginCanada]

If you're looking something that's principle-guaranteed, there are shorter-term GICs, e.g. 6 months. Just makes sure to check if it automatically renews or not, and if you don't want that to happen, let your bank know in advance that you don't want to renew. Cheers!

[@parkerbohnn]

Rates are falling lock in longest term.

[@user-hc5pi5zh5j]

I don't understand the interest rates. How come all these calculators say that if I invest 10k at 5% I'll only earn like $268 over the term? Is 5% of 10k not 500? Help me!

[@nielgoh]

Low key Constance Wu look XD

[@user-bu4et6bj3m]

Is is just me or does your video start mid-sentence? I notice this a lot on youtube videos, where videos just start in the middle of a sentence?

[@user-px4td5qe7j]

we should be paid a lot more the banks make so much money from us

[@BlueToronto]

If you're old enough, you'll know that these rates are nowhere near "super high." Yes, compared to the last 15 years, they are but you used get much more than that even in just a basic savings account.

[@funtimes7305]

I could be wrong but correct me on this. If you put a $10k after one year in GIC you get $500, that's around $3.5 a day. In the future you'd be lucky to buy a coffee with that. The banks make way more from your money

[@itwins3517]

$500 a year, it's $1.37 a day. 😂 Dont forget you need to pay taxes too. Maybe not at $500 but if your interest is $50,000 for example, you need to pay $7,288 in taxes if you live in BC.

[@marvinestupe8627]

So basically your saying is that gics are another version of rrsps

[@rps1689]

You can invest in GICs outside of the umbrellas of RRSPs and TFSAs

[@dabig_guy2204]

Super high at 5.95%? Really? After paying income tax and accounting for the "REAL" inflation rate you are left with zilch. That is not any form of intelligent investment.

[@elvisisalive2716]

posting for sus referral link revenue lol, cmon.. be better.

[@tilleytristan]

every time I say GIC my parents and grandparents think I mean a market linked mutual fund with a guaranteed minimum return. Drives me crazy, cuz as soon as I try to differentiate, their boomer brains are already thinking about Ron Desantos in a speedo.

[@cdbbroadfield6154]

GIC buy them lock into a year and reap the benefits just remember to reinvest the interest so the government can’t tax you to death

[@itwins3517]

Eventually you will get taxed anyway. The longer you wait, your interests get bigger and you are taxed even more. Remember, the more you make, the more you are taxed. CRA is not stupid 😅

[@LC-hv1qn]

If you invested in GICs you lost out on great stockmarket returns.

[@gianthills]

i think you have to do both

[@diotechdata7500]

why do i feel she is talking so much with little knowledge transfer

[@LivinginCanada]

Perhaps because you already know all of this so it's too basic for you. This is a 'Beginner's Guide' as it says in the thumb, so for people who are not familiar with GICs yet and want to know the basics.

[@zabiadina5309]

you forgot about bank Fee &Tax that you have to pay...lol