How can I invest my money with guaranteed results?
Key takeaways
Most investments involve some level of risk, but certain financial products — such as CDs, Treasury securities, and insured savings accounts — can offer predictable outcomes when held as intended.
Investments with guaranteed or fixed results typically trade higher potential returns for stability and capital preservation, making them better suited for conservative goals or shorter time horizons.
Understanding what “guaranteed” really means can help you match safer investment options to specific needs, such as protecting principal, earning steady interest, or balancing risk within a broader portfolio.
Low-risk investments are a crucial component of a balanced savings portfolio. In the investment world, “risk” refers to the potential to lose some or all of your starting capital.
Every individual has a unique level of risk tolerance. Some new investors may be comfortable making aggressive choices with their money. Others may ask, “How can I invest my money with guaranteed results?”
Raisin offers access to a range of savings products with a guaranteed return. In our guide, we’ll explore a few popular options. Read on to learn some of the best ways to invest your money if you aren’t ready to take a major financial risk.
Understanding guaranteed returns
A savings product with guaranteed returns is a product with little or no risk. While your money may grow more slowly than with other investments, you will rarely, if ever, end up with less money than you started with.
Guaranteed investments allow risk-averse individuals to invest their money to grow faster than it would otherwise. Funds invested in these products generally grow faster than they would in traditional savings accounts. It’s usually wise to invest in low-risk savings products.
While guaranteed investments are “safer” than higher-risk investments, they tend to yield lower returns. You are unlikely to find a high-yield, low-risk investment opportunity. However, investors with lower risk tolerance might prefer peace of mind to the higher potential of risky investments. Low-risk, guaranteed investments can be one potential safeguard against a devastating financial loss.
With that said, inflation can influence the real interest rate of your investments. If inflation increases significantly, it can impact the purchasing power of your money. For example, consider an investment with a 4% interest rate. If the inflation rate is at 5%, the real value of your money will decrease, even if the amount of capital remains the same.
In many cases, even those with higher risk tolerance choose to invest in low-risk products with guaranteed returns. They can help provide stability in a volatile financial market. Most financial advisors recommend a mix of high-risk and low-risk investments. However, there are many different ways to invest your money wisely.
Where should I invest my money for a guaranteed return?
Many financial products offer a guaranteed return, but each has different benefits and drawbacks. Below, we’ll explore some of the most popular low-risk products where you can invest money to get good returns.
Certificates of deposit (CDs)
A certificate of deposit (CD) is a banking deposit product with an interest rate higher than that offered on a traditional savings account and a guaranteed return. A CD has a fixed interest rate that will most likely not change as only certain CDs would have an interest rate that changes mid-term. Each CD has a fixed term and “date of maturity,” which can vary in length depending on your financial needs.
At the end of the term, investors can withdraw the full amount placed into their CD account plus any interest. At that time, individuals can choose to roll proceeds into a new CD, invest their funds elsewhere, or spend their funds.
It’s common for investors to choose a term length that aligns with a future purchase. For example, if you hope to purchase a home in twelve months, you might put funds into a twelve-month CD.
With that said, when you place funds into a CD account, you are committing to leaving them there for the full length of your term. There may be penalties for individuals who withdraw funds early. However, a no-penalty CD allows investors to withdraw funds before the date of maturity generally without any penalty fees.
At some banks, opening a CD account requires a high minimum deposit to earn a higher rate of interest. This is not the case at every financial institution, so do your research before you commit. The CD account options offered on the Raisin platform only require a $1 minimum deposit.
Bonds and Treasury bills
Bonds and Treasury bills (T-bills) are similar to CDs, and some are government securities. In the case of government bonds, you can think of your Treasury bills and bonds as loans to the government. At the end of the term, the government will pay you back, plus interest. They tend to come with a low, fixed rate of interest.
Like CDs, both bills and bonds have pre-determined dates of maturity. Bonds tend to be long-term investments, while bills have shorter terms, often less than a year. Bonds pay interest every six months, while bills pay interest only at the date of maturity.
Unlike CDs, which are a type of savings account, Treasury bills and bonds are sold at auction. You can purchase bills and bonds through a brokerage or directly from the US government.
Something unique about T-bills is that they are sold at a discount. In essence, the price you pay to purchase one will be less than its face value. That is because they don’t pay periodic investment payments. To determine the interest earned with a T-bill, simply subtract the purchase price from the maturity value.
Bill and bond prices fluctuate. You may want to invest in these products when the federal funds rate decreases while the yield on existing T-bills is lowes
Tips for maximizing returns with guaranteed products
- Consider laddering your CDs. This technique involves investing your money across several CDs with different dates of maturity. As a result, you’ll have access to your funds regularly and still earn interest at fixed rates with predictable returns
- Maintain different accounts for different purposes. Designating savings products or accounts for different major purchases can help ensure you achieve your goal. For CDs, bills, and bonds, you can align term dates with purchase goals.
- Review and adjust your investments. Interest and inflation rates can change rapidly. Be aware of financial trends and changes so you can invest your money in the wisest product at any given time.
If you expect things to change before your date of maturity, you may wish to place your funds elsewhere. For example, choose a high-yield savings account or money market account instead of reinvesting in another CD.
Raisin’s partner institutions offer no-penalty CDs with a $1 minimum deposit. Open a CD account today and guarantee your money's growth.
The above article is intended to provide generalized financial information designed to educate a broad segment of the public; it does not give personalized tax, investment, legal, or other business and professional advice. Before taking any action, you should always seek the assistance of a professional who knows your particular situation for advice on taxes, your investments, the law, or any other business and professional matters that affect you and/or your business.
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