Traditional GIA

Enjoy the win-win of safety and performance.

Bonus! We increase return rates on deposits over $10,000.1

Return
Up to 4.60%

Risk
Low

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How does a Guaranteed Interest Account (GIA) 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 increase return rates on deposits 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 GIA. Just make sure you don’t have any plans for this money until then!

You have 2 options with a traditional GIA:

  • Redeemable GIA for the choice to make an early withdrawal. 2
  • Non-redeemable GIA 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

As a member company of Assuris, your investments are covered up to $100,000 or 90% of the accumulated value, whichever is greater.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. 

Which plan is right for my GIA?

Service fee information
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
Registered plan

IPP

Individual pension plan: for business owners who want to plan the next chapter with confidence

RRI
Non-registered plan

Non-registered plan

If you’ve maxed out your RRSP and TFSA contributions and still want to invest, you can go with the non-registered option. No tax perks, but no restrictions either!

Equity Index GIA

Want a little more action? We’ve got a GIA for that.

Our Equity Index GIA strikes the balance between security and boldness: a portion of your capital accumulates guaranteed interest while the other is exposed to the stock market.

Fixed return:
Up to 3.75%

Variable return:
Up to 6.23%4 over 5 years

Risk
No risk

Discover the Equity Index GIA

1.  Certain conditions apply. Talk to your advisor for more details.

2. Subject to applicable fees and penalties. 

3. Specific protection for each account category. There are three categories: non-registered accounts, registered accounts (RRSPs, LIRAs, RRIFs and LIFs) and TFSAs.

4. Over a 5-year period. This rate represents the higher of the returns between the S&P/TSX60, Canadian Low Volatility Equity (TDAM) and Global Low Volatility Equity (TDAM), for the stock market exposed variable portion of the Equity Index GIA as of March 25, 2024.

If interest rates published on this site differ from those in the official list from Beneva Inc., the official list published by Beneva Inc. shall prevail.
Interest rates are subject to change at any time without notice.