Invest for what comes next
Whether you're building an emergency fund, saving for a home, planning for retirement or putting money away for someone you love, the right investment starts with understanding what you're working toward.
At VCU, we'll help connect your goals with investment options that fit your timeline, your comfort level and your plans for the future.
At VCU, we'll help connect your goals with investment options that fit your timeline, your comfort level and your plans for the future.
Short Term Goals
Goals coming up in the next few years
You may be saving for:
- Emergency savings
- A vehicle
- A vacation
- Home renovations
- A large purchase
You may be looking for:
Flexibility and access to your money when you need it.
Medium Term Goals
Goals you're building toward over time
You may be saving for:
- A down payment
- Starting a business
- Education
- A major life change
You may be looking for:
A balance between growth and accessibility.
Long Term Goals
Building financial security for the years ahead
You may be saving for:
- Retirement
- Leaving money for the next generation
- Long-term wealth building
You may be looking for:
Long-term growth and tax-advantaged saving opportunities
Investing for your business or farm?
Your investment goals don't stop at your personal finances. Whether you're setting aside excess cash, planning for a major purchase, preparing for retirement or building a benefits program for your team, investing plays an important role in your operation.
Business and ag members can explore options such as:
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Set aside funds you don't need immediately and earn a guaranteed return while you work toward a future business or farm goal.
Put excess funds to work with professionally managed investment options designed around your goals, timeline, and comfort with investment risk.
Mutual funds and other securities are offered through Aviso Wealth, a division of Aviso Financial Inc.
Help your employees save for retirement with a group RRSP program that makes regular contributions simple and convenient.
What is a Group RRSP? A group RRSP helps your employees save for retirement by contributing to their plan on a monthly basis. In addition to receiving a tax deduction for their contributions, plan holders do not pay tax on their earnings until the funds are withdrawn. At the same time, the employer may contribute to the employee's plan if they choose. Contributions may be as little as $50 per month.
Who can Invest? You employee can contribute to the Group RRSP from their monthly pay cheque. You as the employer can also contribute on behalf of your employees if you choose.
Who can Invest? You employee can contribute to the Group RRSP from their monthly pay cheque. You as the employer can also contribute on behalf of your employees if you choose.
Why should I have a Group RRSP? A Group RRSP is a great employee benefit you can offer. Whether you choose to contribute to your employee's RRSP or not, it provides a savings vehicle to ensure they have savings for their retirement.
Contribution Limits: Contributions can be as little as $50/month. In some cases you may wish to contribute a percentage of the employees salary.
Talk to us about your business or farm goals
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Investment options for your goals
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Term Deposits (GICs)
Saving for a goal with a set timeline? A GIC can provide guaranteed interest over a fixed term, making it a simple way to grow money for the future.
Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Want your savings to grow tax-free? A TFSA can hold different types of investments while allowing you to withdraw money when you need it.
First Home Savings Account (FHSA)
Dreaming of owning your first home? An FHSA combines tax advantages with a dedicated way to save toward your first home.
Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
Saving for a child's education? An RESP helps you build savings for future post-secondary education and can provide access to government incentives.
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
Planning for long-term financial security? An RDSP is designed to help eligible individuals with disabilities build savings for the future.
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
RRSPs can help you save while receiving benefits today.
Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF)
Turn retirement savings into income later with a RRIF.
Mutual Funds
A mutual fund is a pool of money created by the investments of a large number of individuals who share the same investment goal.
Mutual funds and other securities are offered through Aviso Wealth, a division of Aviso Financial Inc.
Online Investing
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Qtrade Direct Investing®
You've got goals. For your future. For your family's future. Pursue them with confidence that comes from expanded investor knowledge and expert insights. And from tools that help guide your investment decisions. We've partnered with Qtrade Direct Investing® so you can start working toward those financial goals. Buy and sell stocks, bonds, EFs, and mutual funds - with low trading fees.
Qtrade Guided Portfolios®
Looking for a smart, easy way to build wealth online? Getting started is easy. Tell Qtrade Guided Portfolios® a little about yourself and you'll receive a recommendation for an expertly designed portfolio that fits your needs. Then fund your account online and Qtrade Guided Portfolios® will do the rest for you.
Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (CUDGC)
Deposits held in Alberta credit unions are fully guaranteed. There is no limit to the size of the deposit covered by the guarantee - this means both the money you put in and the interest earned is safe and secure up to any dollar amount.
