The magic of compound interest
To earn compound interest, begin by investing and letting your money accumulate interest. With time, you’ll earn interest not only on your investment, but also on the interest it has earned.
For example, if you invest $1,000 at an annual interest rate of 5%, your investment will be worth $1,276.28 in five years.
| Your investment | 1 year | 2 years | ... | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 X 5% = | $1,050 X 5% = | $1,105.50 | => | $1,276.28 |
There are many ways of benefiting from the magic of compound interest. Here are a few examples:
| Type of investment | Return |
|---|---|
| Savings account | Between 0.05% and 1.60%* |
| Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) invested for 1 year | Between 1.75% and 4.65%* |
| Québec government savings bonds invested for one year, redeemable at any time | 4.25%* |
*Rates as at March 14, 2023.
The sooner and more regularly you start investing, the more you’ll benefit from the magic of compound interest.