Types of investments
Investing is now easier than ever, with different types of investments designed to help you reduce your taxes, save for your kids’ education, and plan for a secure retirement.
Investment Type | Overview | Key Features |
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RRSPs (Registered Retirement Savings Plans) |
Save faster for retirement, earn valuable tax deductions when you invest, and minimize the tax you pay when you withdraw. |
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RESPs (Registered Education Savings Plans) |
Save money for a post-secondary education and pay no tax until the student withdraws it. Plus, apply for valuable education grants. |
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TFSAs (Tax-Free Savings Accounts) |
Earn tax-free investment income with a wide choice of long- or short-term investments. |
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RRIFs (Registered Retirement Income Funds) |
Continue to defer tax on your RRSP investments after retirement by converting your RRSP to a RRIF. |
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RDSP (Registered Disability Savings Plan) |
Build savings faster with a long-term, tax-sheltered savings option that provides income to Canadians with disabilities. |
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FHSA (First Home Savings Account) |
A tax-free way to work towards buying your first home. |
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Jumpstart™ High Interest Savings Account |
Offers our best posted daily savings interest rate on your account balance² |
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Term deposits |
With terms from 30 days to five years, minimum investments that start at just $500 for redeemable and $100 for non-redeemable options, there's a Vancity term deposit to fit every investment need. |
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Mutual funds, stocks, and bonds* |
Vancity offers access to a wide range of investment products and the professional investment guidance and expertise you need to diversify your portfolio and achieve your financial goals. |
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Socially responsible investments |
Get more out of your money by choosing investments that offer both competitive financial returns and positive social returns, including environmental protection, sound governance, and respectful business practices. |
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* Please read the Credential disclosure and mutual funds disclaimer.
* Mutual funds are offered through Credential Asset Management Inc. Mutual funds and other securities are offered through Credential Securities, a division of Credential Qtrade Securities Inc. Credential Securities is a registered mark owned by Aviso Wealth Inc.
¹All contributions must be made with the beneficiary’s consent.
²Interest is calculated on the closing daily balance in an account and paid monthly. The interest is an annual interest rate. Interest earned is in the currency of the account. View current rates or visit a branch for more information.
³Deposits are 100% guaranteed by the Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (CUDIC).