Product Terms
Depending on the financial institution, certificates can offer various term options. Some certificates can be very liquid allowing for frequent deposits and/or withdrawals without penalty. Other certificates may more closely match the typical rules of a certificate of deposit. Allowing the investor to select a term length (typically between 3 months to 3 years) and earn a guaranteed interest rate. These certificates are flexible and allow add-on payments during the term or withdrawals up to a specified amount without a charge. There are also certificate products which feature an interest rate that is tied to the stock market, namely the S&P 500 index. While each certificate product has its own rules they all have one common factor, security of the investor's principal.
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