Ontario Savings Bonds 2012
Total sales for the 2012 OSB campaign were $774.2 million.
Ontario Savings Bonds 2012
2012 Bond Rates
Types of Ontario Savings Bonds
To best meet your investment needs, we offer three types of Ontario Savings Bonds. All are available with annual or compound interest.
- Fixed-Rate - Choose a term of 3 years or 10 years and keep the same competitive rate for the full term.
- Step-Up Rate - Competitive interest rate increases each year for its 5-year term.
- Variable-Rate - A new rate is set every year for three years.
Note: The rate on the 2009 to 2011 Variable-Rate Bond is also reset annually. The rate on the Variable-Rate bonds issued prior to 2009 continues to be reset every six months, on June 21 and December 21, until their respective maturity date.
How to Buy and Redeem
OSBs can be purchased in person at banks, trust companies, participating credit unions, caisses populaires or by contacting an investment dealer.
All matured bonds can be redeemed at any time after maturity. Bring your bonds to your financial institution, trust company, caisse populaire, credit union or contact your investment dealer.
Variable-Rate Bonds issued prior to 2009 and Step-Up Rate Bonds can be redeemed
before their maturity date on June 21 and December 21. Series 2009 to 2012 Variable-Rate
Bonds can be redeemed on
June 21 only.
All bondholders have up to 14 calendar days to redeem their bonds.
Fixed-Rate bonds cannot be redeemed before their maturity date.
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The contents of this website is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of offers to purchase securities. It has not been approved by any securities regulatory authority and it is not sufficient for the purpose of deciding to purchase securities. Ontario Savings Bonds are offered subject to their terms and conditions and only to qualified residents of the Province of Ontario and subject to the applicable securities legislation. Investors considering the purchase of Ontario Savings Bonds should consult with their financial or legal advisor. The contents of this website may have errors or omissions resulting from electronic conversion, downloading of unauthorized modifications. While the information, when posted or released, was believed to be reliable as of its date, NO WARRANTY IS MADE AS TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THIS DOCUMENT OR THE INFORMATION IT CONTAINS.
