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How to Secure Up to 5.25% Annual Returns with GICs (Fixed Bank Deposits) in the EU Despite Central Bank Rate Cuts

While most banks slash rates, a handful of EU institutions are quietly offering 5.25% returns that most Canadians will never discover - rates that were previously available only to institutional investors.

These exclusive offers despite ECB rate cuts are hard to find and require insider knowledge.

Anyone looking to secure these exceptional returns shouldn't wait too long, as interest rates are in a steep downward trend.

A handful of EU banks are desperately competing for customer deposits and are therefore paying extraordinary rates of up to 5.25% p.a. on GICs.

These exceptional conditions won't last long. Banks are already starting to pull these offers as the ECB continues its rate-cutting cycle.


How this secure investment works

With GICs (fixed bank deposits), you invest a fixed amount at a guaranteed interest rate for a specified term. Your capital remains secure, and the returns are calculable from the start. This investment form is particularly suitable for investors who value stability and predictability.

πŸ’‘ "Fixed bank deposits continue to offer investors a stable and predictable return, which is particularly valued in uncertain times."
- Burkhard Balz, Board Member of the German Federal Bank

Throughout the EU, GIC investments are protected by statutory deposit insurance of up to 100,000 euros per customer and bank. This means that your money remains secure even in the unlikely event of a bank insolvency.


Why are GICs particularly worthwhile now?

Despite the ECB's rate-cutting campaign, a select group of banks are still fighting to offer premium fixed-rate deals. We haven't seen opportunities like this since 2008.

ECB key interest rate and inflation rate comparison – Source: German Federal Bank

The chart illustrates: GICs currently still offer returns above the inflation rate. These attractive rates are driven primarily by banks that are currently in intense competition for fresh customer funds.

How long these exceptional rates will last is anyone's guess. That's why smart investors are locking in these rates before it's too late.

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