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Balance your self-directed portfolio with the added security of GICs

HSBC InvestDirect GICs

Choose from over 400 GICs – all eligible for CDIC insurance – from 20 Canadian financial institutions, and benefit from HSBC's comprehensive investment services:

  • Filter and compare GICs by rate and term.

  • Invest without having to take your money out of HSBC (and ensure you retain your status as an HSBC Advance or HSBC Premier client).

  • Know that only the most trusted GIC issuers are approved by HSBC, to ensure the safety of your assets.

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Successful investing starts with HSBC InvestDirect1

  • Buy and sell with ease

    With Single Sign On, access both your banking and investing portfolios with a click of your mouse.

  • Competitive rates

    Pay no commission fee when buying or selling GICs. And as an HSBC Premier2 or HSBC Advance3 client you will also benefit with preferred pricing on equity trades, starting as low as $6.88.

  • Disciplined investing

    Make your money work harder for you sooner with an HSBC InvestDirect Systematic Investment Plan.

Open an HSBC InvestDirect Online Investing Account

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Within Canada, call toll-free 1-800-760-1180

Outside Canada, call toll-free with an International Access Code

The Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) provides deposit insurance for eligible deposits up to the maximum coverage allowed under the program. For more information, and for a complete list of CDIC member institutions, visit cdic.ca. 

1 HSBC InvestDirect is a division of HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of, but separate entity from, HSBC Bank Canada. HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc. is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

2 HSBC Premier requires you to have an active HSBC Premier chequing account, and maintain combined personal deposits and investments with HSBC Bank Canada and its subsidiaries of $100,000 or hold a personal HSBC Bank Canada residential mortgage with original amount of $500,000 or greater. Some exclusions apply. A monthly fee will be charged if you do not meet at least one of the eligibility criteria above. For full details regarding eligibility and any fees which may apply please refer to the Personal Service Charges/Statement of Disclosure.

3 HSBC Advance requires you to have an active HSBC Advance chequing account, and maintain combined personal deposits and investments with HSBC Bank Canada and its subsidiaries of $5,000 or hold personal HSBC Bank Canada residential mortgage with original amount of $150,000 or greater. Some exclusions apply. A monthly fee will be charged if you do not meet at least one of the conditions above. For full details regarding any fees which may apply please refer to the Personal Service Charges/Statement of Disclosure.

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