Need more bang for your U.S. buck? The Altamira $U.S. High-Interest CashPerformerTM pays a higher rate of interest than most $U.S. savings accounts and money market accounts, with no account fees or service charges and you have access to your money when you need it – it's not locked in. The account can be electronically linked to your $U.S. bank account, and you can do transactions over the phone or in person at an Altamira Investment Centre.

Benefits

Highly competitive rate. Pays a significantly higher rate of interest than most savings accounts or money market accounts and you earn interest on every dollar No account fees. Unlike most financial institutions, there are no account fees or service charges so your money won't be eroded Access to funds. Your money is there when you need it -- it's never locked in Available for all needs. Eligible for RRSPs and RRIFs, as well as for your short-term investment needs.

Is this right for me?

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An Altamira $U.S. High-Interest CashPerformer account might be a good investment if:

You frequently travel to the U.S. and need access to U.S. dollars without worrying about losing money due to the exchange rate
You have U.S. savings and are looking for a place where you can make money, and get easy access to your funds

How is my return calculated?	To top

Interest on your account is calculated daily and paid monthly.

Today’s rate* is 2.00%.

Details you need to know

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Registration Eligibility

RRSP: 100%

RRIF: 100%

Access to funds

Funds are not locked in

Minimum investment

No minimum investment

CDIC eligible†

Not eligible for CDIC insurance

Suitable for

Cash portion of investment portfolio

Rate Change History

Rate as at
(mm/dd/yyyy)

Rate

03/19/2008

02/04/2008

01/23/2008

12/14/2007

11/06/2007

04/27/2007

06/12/2006

04/04/2006

01/16/2006

12/01/2005

2.00%

2.75%

3.25%

4.00%

4.25%

4.75%

4.50%

4.00%

3.75%

3.25%

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Interest rates can change, based on economic and market conditions. Altamira's Automatic Investment Plan can be set up for $U.S. High-Interest CashPerformer deposits starting at $50 a month. You must hold a U.S. dollar account with a Canadian financial institution

How do I sign up?

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It's simple...all you have to do is:

Set up a U.S.dollar chequing account at a Canadian banking institution, if you don't already have one
Download an application form, request one by telephone or pick one up at the Altamira Investment Centre nearest you.
Complete the application form, and return to Altamira along with a cheque from a U.S. dollar chequing account held at a Canadian banking institution

Need help? Contact an Altamira Advisor at 1-866-351-6925 or send us an e-mail.

Important

†When you invest in $U.S. High-Interest CashPerformer, Altamira deposits your money in an account opened for you at National Bank of Canada. Although National Bank is a member of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC), like other banks, U.S. dollar accounts are not insured. Altamira shares your name, address and social insurance number with National Bank to open and administer an account in your name. Such information is treated by National Bank in accordance with applicable laws for the protection of personal information.

*The interest rate is an annual rate and is subject to change without direct notice to you. Interest is calculated daily on the balance in your $U.S. High-Interest CashPerformer account and paid monthly. Altamira acts as the deposit agent of, and receives a commission from, National Bank. Altamira may share a portion of this commission with other dealers who solicit deposits for $U.S. High-Interest CashPerformer accounts.

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