1.3.6 Guaranteed Investment
Certificates (GICs) questions
fully solved & updated 2025
Why are GICs popular? - answer Easily bought,
guaranteed, no fees
What is guaranteed in a GIC? - answer Return on
principal and rate of maturity
Advantages of a GIC? - answer Guaranteed return
Variety
Can be as little as $500
Convenient / easy
No fees
Disadvantages of a GIC? - answer Low rate of
return
Taxed
Probate fees at death
Interest rate risk
Penalties on access prior to maturity date
Certificates (GICs) questions
fully solved & updated 2025
Why are GICs popular? - answer Easily bought,
guaranteed, no fees
What is guaranteed in a GIC? - answer Return on
principal and rate of maturity
Advantages of a GIC? - answer Guaranteed return
Variety
Can be as little as $500
Convenient / easy
No fees
Disadvantages of a GIC? - answer Low rate of
return
Taxed
Probate fees at death
Interest rate risk
Penalties on access prior to maturity date