guaranteed investment certificate (GIC)
Definition
A Canadian investment instrument designed to deliver a modest rate of return with low risk. Such certificates are sometimes used in personal retirement plans to limit exposure to losses. With fixed interest rate certificates, the capital and interest amount are both guaranteed. Variable rate certificates may earn less interest than expected, but the capital is not at risk. The relative value of assets may decrease due to inflation.
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