These 4 investment tools can be a better option for bank fix deposits

 

With low returns in bank FDs, most investors want to invest their money elsewhere in a good and safe place. Bank FD interest rates are now quite different from 2004–05. State Bank of India is offering an interest rate of between 2.9% and 5.4% to its customers in different tenures. Currently, bank fixed deposit interest rates are equivalent to the savings bank account. In fact, for the short term, banks pay less interest to their investments than FD bank savings accounts. For this, if investors want to earn big profits by investing money in another investment scheme, then learn about some investment options here.

 

Post Office National Savings Monthly Income Account (POMIS)

 

The Post Office National Savings Monthly Income Account is a five-year investment, in which investments of up to Rs 4.5 lakh as a single and up to Rs 9 lakh under joint ownership can be made. A minor kid over 10 years of age can also open an account through a guardian. The Post Office National Savings Monthly Income Account pays interest at the monthly rate of 6.6%.

 

Saving bonds

 

The maturity period of the RBI savings bond is seven years. The Government of India has given permission to issue floating-rate saving bonds from July 1, 2020. The interest rate for the period of July 1, to December 31, 2020, is 7.15%, which will be payable on January 1, 2021. The interest rate on floating rate saving bonds will be reset every six months period. Interest on RBI floating rate saving bonds is fully taxable and tax will be deducted from time to time while paying interest on the bond.

 

5-Year National Savings Certificate (NSC)

 

Post Office Savings Scheme National Savings Bank is popular among investors for its fixed-income portfolio. This certificate is safe and useful for those who want the protection of capital. The National Savings Certificate is currently offering an interest rate of 6.8% per annum, but it is payable at maturity. Minor kids over 10 years of age can purchase NSC.

 

Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS)

 

A person 60 years of age or older can invest in Senior Citizen Savings Scheme. Currently, the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme pays interest at the rate of 7.4% per annum. Depositors may also operate more than one account according to personal capacity or with the spouse. Its maturity period is 5 years. After maturity, the account can be further extended for three years.