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OF DEPOSITS
What is a Certificate
of Deposit?
• Common financial product that were sold by the bank having a fixed
money for fixed period of time.
• It is a kind of savings product that earn interest on a lump sum for a fixed
period of time.
• Customer usually buy a CD in order to gain/ earn interest rate while
keeping their money safe and untouch.
• CD is considered as insured, safely kept and is said to be risk free.
What are the
characteristic of
Certificate of Deposit?
Interest rate - they provide a clear and predictable return in
your deposit.
Term - length time were the top prioritize it helps you earn high
rate and avoid you from penalty.The term ends on maturity date.
Principal - the amount you deposit in able to buy a CD.
Institution - the bank or credit union where you open your CD.
4 Main Types of
Certificates of Deposit
1. Fixed-Rate Certificates
-the most popular type of CD.
- offers fixed interest rate for the entire term of the CD.
2.Variable Certificates Of Deposit
- offer an interest rate that can change over the life of the CD.
3. Bump-Up Certificates
-offer a fixed interest rate for the first few years of the CD and then allow
you to “bump up” the interest rate once during the life of the CD.
4. Liquid Certificates Of Deposit (No-Penalty CDs)
- similar to regular CDs, but they allow you to withdraw your money early
without penalty.
How to Open a CD
Account?
1. Choose a type of CD.