High Yield CD, Where to Find Them

By: EconomyWatch Content Team   Date: 26 February 2010

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A high yield CD is one of the safest investments that a conservative investor can make. While CDs follow the most current interest rates they do not earn as much interest as other types of investments but are still an excellent choice. Certificate of deposits are secure and stable and they will definitely bring you in a certain modicum of interest when the end of the term comes around.

If you would like to purchase a high yield CD then either stop in at your bank or call them to ask about opening a CD account. Find out from the bank representative what they are currently offering on interest rates. Also find out what terms are available for any number of different CDs that are of the high yield variety. The regular terms include 90 days, 180 days, one year, two years, etc. If the bank is offering a rate that is competitive then find out how you can open one of these types of accounts.

Other places to look in regards to this type of certificate of deposit include credit unions or insurance companies (and in particular your present insurance provider).You may be surprised to find out that there are some non-traditional investment companies that offer competitive rates on a high yield CD. Search around and shop around for the absolute highest yield you can find before you make a final decision.

Another option is to check online to see what rates you can find. If you have invested online in the past,  then shop for a CD by way of your online discount broker. There are plenty of online brokers who can offer you any number of CD investment options that are competitive with other financial institutions. In most instances a minimum investment of $1,000 is required. Some banking institutions make it a necessity for these types of CDs to be bought in increments of $1,000.

If you wish to invest in a high yield CD then you can go through online banks because the returns are often higher than if you go through traditional brick and mortar institutions. This because their operating costs and expenses are much lower and they therefore have the luxury of offering better interest rates to their customers. However it is essential that you always read the fine print before you invest any of your money with a bank. Remember that some online banks only have an online presence and no physical location and you therefore need to research them carefully before you sign any of your money away to buy a high yield CD.
 


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