Altamira High-Interest CashPerformerTM account

Altamira High-Interest CashPerformerTM account
Canadian $ U.S. $
current rate as of August 9, 2010 0.90% 0.20%

The Altamira High-Interest CashPerformerTM account is a savings account where the interest is calculated daily on the account balance. Interest is paid monthly on the last day of the month and when the investment is refunded. With no fees or services charges, funds in the account are available at all times and are transferred in 24 hours1.

  • The Altamira High-Interest CashPerformerTM account is also available in U.S. dollars.

Features

  • Interest on the Altamira High-Interest CashPerformerTM account is calculated daily and paid monthly on the last day of the month
  • Minimum investment: $1,000*
  • Maximum investment: $5 million
  • The principal and interest of the Canadian dollar Altamira High-Interest CashPerformerTM account only is eligible for deposit insurance offered by the CDIC
  • Maximum insurable amount is $100,000 (CDIC) (Canadian dollar account only), based on CDIC rules.
  • Suitable for the cash portion (short term) of an investment portfolio
  • Eligible for registered plans (RRSP, RESP, RRIF, LIRA, TFSA)

* Please take note that there is no minimum required for the beginning of a systematic savings plan

Fact sheets in PDF format

Altamira High-Interest CashPerformerTM account in Canadian $ and U.S. $

Rate Change History

Altamira High-Interest CashPerformerTM account
in Canadian $
Rate as of
(mm/dd/yyyy)		 Rate
08/09/2010 0.90%
06/14/2010 0.80%
05/25/2010 0.75%
11/30/2009 0.55%
08/13/2009 0.65%
05/29/2009 0.75%
04/30/2009 0.90%
04/01/2009 1.05%
03/05/2009 1.25%
01/30/2009 1.55%
12/30/2008 2.05%
12/12/2008 2.35%
12/01/2008 2.75%
08/15/2008 3.00%
07/11/2008 3.10%
03/06/2008 3.20%
02/04/2008 3.60%
01/23/2008 3.75%
12/14/2007 4.00%
11/06/2007 4.15%
07/11/2007 4.00%
05/28/2007 3.85%
06/12/2006 3.75%
04/20/2006 3.50%
02/03/2006 3.25%
01/16/2006 3.15%
12/01/2005 2.75%
10/24/2005 2.50%
12/01/2004 2.40%
in U.S. $
Rate as of
(mm/dd/yyyy)		 Rate
11/30/2009 0.20%
09/04/2009 0.30%
05/29/2009 0.40%
12/30/2008 0.60%
12/01/2008 1.25%
03/19/2008 2.00%
02/04/2008 2.75%
01/23/2008 3.25%
12/14/2007 4.00%
11/06/2007 4.25%
04/27/2007 4.75%
06/12/2006 4.50%
04/04/2006 4.00%
01/16/2006 3.75%
12/01/2005 3.25%

1. Business days only

TM: Trademark of National Bank of Canada, used under license by National Bank Securities.

The Altamira High-Interest CashPerformerTM account is offered by National Bank of Canada, through National Bank Securities Inc. (hereinafter “NBS”) and distributed by NBS, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank. National Bank of Canada is a member of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC). High-Interest CashPerformer accounts are eligible for CDIC deposit insurance, subject to CDIC rules and regulations. However, as at other banks, U.S. dollar accounts, including the U.S.$ High-Interest CashPerformer, are not insured. The interest rate is an annual rate and subject to change without direct notice to you. Interest is calculated daily on the balance in the High-Interest CashPerformer account and is paid monthly. NBS acts as the deposit agent of, and receives a commission from, National Bank and may share a portion of this commission with other dealers who solicit deposits for High-Interest CashPerformer accounts. NBS 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.

 


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