What are the best term deposit rates for $100,000?
The interest rate depends on the specific deposit and trends in the Australian financial market but is usually around 5% or slightly higher.
What are the pros and cons of term deposits?
- Advantages:
- Safety and Security, as $250,000 per account holder per institution are protected under the Financial Claims Scheme in Australia.
- Guaranteed Returns because of a fixed interest rate
- A wide range of terms to choose
- Easy to open
- Disadvantages:
- Lower Returns compared to other investment options such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds
- Term deposits are not as liquid as other investments
- Interest Rate Risk, as % is locked into a term deposit, you may miss out on higher returns available from new deposits or other investments.
Calculate future income on a 1-year term deposit of $100,000 (example):
|
Amount, $ |
Rate, % |
Accrued %, $ |
|
100 000 |
4,85% |
4 850 |
|
100 000 |
4,90% |
4 900 |
|
100 000 |
4,95% |
4 950 |
|
100 000 |
5,00% |
5 000 |
|
100 000 |
5,05% |
5 050 |