Fixed Income Investments

Providing base income for your portfolio.

A fixed income investment provides a fixed rate of return for a set period of time. Whether in bonds, GICs, or money market instruments, fixed income securities have less correlation with the stock market than equities – and can involve less risk. Fixed income can offer DIY investors the chance to diversify an online investment portfolio. These types of investments can provide a stable stream of income in fixed interest payments, returning your principal at the security's maturity.

Benefits of Fixed Income investments

Low risk

Guaranteed initial investment plus interest income options

Flexible

A variety of maturity and income options

Accessible

Available for sale at market value when you want funds

Things to Consider

Fixed Income investments can have some risk associated with interest rate changes that may affect their prices. They can also be affected by credit, inflation, liquidity or default risk.

Are fixed income investments right for me?

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Fixed Income Investments may be right for an investor looking to help diversify their online investment portfolio. Fixed Income Investments may be considered by an online investor who is looking for security, a guaranteed return, and lower risk.

  • Choose from a variety of fixed income GICs, money market or bond products
  • Benefit from knowing what income you will receive at what time

Types of Fixed Income investments

Bonds – steady income from your bond of choice

We offer government bonds including Canadian federal, provincial, strip and U.S. Also available are corporate bonds.

GICs – solid, secure and flexible

GICs are guaranteed, lower risk investments that offer safety and security. GICs come in varying lengths, terms and cashability.

Money Market Instruments – secure and liquid

These are short-term savings opportunities that can offer a higher rate of return than cash - in periods ranging from a day to a few months.

In-depth information about fixed income

 

Fixed income pricing: clear and simple

Commissions for Bonds, Strip Coupons, GICs, T-Bills and other fixed income and money market products are included in the quoted price.

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