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Other FIs With Interesting GIC Rates
March 27, 2020
8:25 am
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These 1 year rates should be available through agents today, March 27.

Effort Trust 2.50%
MCAN ($25k) 2.55%

March 30, 2020
7:21 am
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General Bank of Canada 1 yr GIC 2.63% available today through deposit brokers & investment dealers.

March 30, 2020
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Nothing too great at iTrade. Posted for comparison. As of March 30 2020.
And no VanCity here either.

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March 30, 2020
10:16 am
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Some full service brokers will give up their quarter you can ask

Direct
Effort Trust 1yr2.55% 2yr2.55%
General Bank of Canada 2.63% 2.60% 2.55%

FS broker+.25
Effort Trust 1yr2.80% 2yr2.80%
General Bank of Canada 2.88% 2.85% 2.80%

I'm just wondering if the others will spike up a bit more. U.S. stock market seems to have stabilized

March 30, 2020
11:33 am
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GICWealth Specials posted today, may go fast. Min 25K:
1 year - 2.63%
2 year - 2.60%
3 year - 2.60%
4 year - 2.60%
5 year - 2.65%

March 30, 2020
12:16 pm
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I like the idea of including broker specials in this thread as well.

One of the brokers I deal with, Rothenberg Group, with offices in Quebec and Alberta advertised 2.6% for 18 months $50,000 minimum deposit. Also 2.63% one year

A local Ottawa broker, Scrivens, currently offers 1 year at 2.68%

Stephen

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