Until January 29, investors can still cash in on the 2% bonus offered on Income ActionGICs from Laurentian Bank.

The GIC offers guaranteed principal, potential returns above those of a conventional GIC, and an additional 2% bonus on the guaranteed minimum return.

Laurentian Bank says the Income ActionGIC features unlimited potential returns, depending on how well its constituent securities perform.

First of all, the minimum return is 10% (12% with the bonus offered until January 29) over five years, on top of the principal invested. The GIC’s return is based on a portfolio of shares from leading Canadian companies traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, trust units and bonds. These companies are active in various sectors, notably finance, consumer goods and telecommunications.

The bank says this investment product is best suited for investors seeking return potentials surpassing those of conventional investment vehicles without exposing themselves to the risks generally associated with corporate shares.

The GICs are eligible for RRSPs and RRIFs.