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Saving: Your three-step guide

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Set goals

Think about your goal and time frame. Retirement savings? A trip? You decide!

Figure out how much you need to set aside weekly or monthly to reach your goal.
 

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Registered plan

You can invest in a registered plan like an RRSP, TFSA or RESP.

Why choose it

Grow your investment tax-free.

 

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Non-registered plan

Your investment is held in a non-registered plan.

Why choose it

Save without worrying about contribution limits, withholding taxes or withdrawal fees.

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Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC)

A secure investment with guaranteed returns.

We offer both fixed-rate and market‑linked GICs.

Why choose it

Your initial investment is fully protected.

 

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Managed solutions and investment funds1

Investments subject to market fluctuations, managed by seasoned experts.

Why choose it

Get a turnkey solution that offers optimal returns based on your investor profile.

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Save without effort—set up automatic debits at the interval you want.

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Great for short-term saving—access your funds at any time.

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Principal-protected investments

Put your money in a GIC and protect your initial investment ($500 minimum investment).

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Investments managed by experts

Choose a professionally managed investment fund or solution ($500 minimum investment).

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Private wealth management

Enjoy comprehensive discretionary portfolio management2 ($250,000 minimum investment).

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1. National Bank Mutual Funds (the "Funds") are offered by National Bank Investments Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of National Bank of Canada. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in a Fund. Please read the Fund prospectus before investing. The Funds’ securities are not insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or by any other government deposit insurer. The Funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

2. NBI Private Wealth Management is a service offered by National Bank Investments Inc., a subsidiary of National Bank of Canada. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and other expenses all may be associated with investing in an investment fund and using an asset allocation service (such as NBI Private Wealth Management). Please read the prospectus of the NBI Private Portfolios in each NBI Private Wealth Management profile before making an investment. The Funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. There can be no assurances that the full amount of the investment in a fund will be returned. Investors must enter into an agreement with National Bank Investments Inc., which retains the services of National Bank Trust Inc. (for all activity in Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick) or Natcan Trust Company (for all activity in other Canadian provinces and territories), subsidiaries of National Bank of Canada acting as portfolio managers, giving them the authority to select, add or remove NBI Private Portfolios in NBI Private Wealth Management profiles.

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