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Edward Jones's brokered CDs boast some of the highest CD rates on the market with a variety of terms ranging from three months to 10 years. These CDs could be perfect for investors with an Edward Jones CD brokerage account (you need one to open its CDs), but they have some restrictions you should know about first. Below, we'll look at what makes Edward Jones CDs so unique -- as well as some drawbacks to consider.
APY = Annual Percentage Yield
6 Mo. APY | 1 Yr. APY | 1.5 Yr. APY | 2 Yr. APY | 3 Yr. APY | 4 Yr. APY | 5 Yr. APY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5.30% | 5.05% | 5.00% | 4.90% | 4.80% | 4.55% | 4.50% |
Bank & CD Offer | APY | Term | Min. Deposit | Next Steps |
---|---|---|---|---|
Member FDIC.
| APY: 5.10% | Term: 10 Months | Min. Deposit: $0 | |
Member FDIC.
| APY: 4.70% | Term: 1 Year | Min. Deposit: $2,500 | |
APY: 5.05% | Term: 1 Year | Min. Deposit: $1 | ||
APY: 5.15% | Term: 9 Months | Min. Deposit: $1 | ||
Member FDIC.
| APY: 4.75% | Term: 1 Year | Min. Deposit: $500 |
Edward Jones's CDs are brokered CD accounts, meaning Edward Jones isn't the original CD provider, but buys them in bulk from banks and other financial institutions and makes them available for its investors. Acquiring CDs in this manner helps Edward Jones repackage them with higher APYs and a greater variety of terms than what the banks are offering directly. Let's take a closer look at some of the Edward Jones CD pros and cons.
PROS
CONS
Brokered CDs are a bit more complex than traditional CD products issued by banks and credit unions. Yes, the CD rates are higher, but the interest rate is calculated on a simple basis, not compound. In other words, you'll only earn interest on your initial deposit, but not any interest you've already earned. This is different from bank CDs, which often have compound interest rates and will apply your APY to your principal and any interest you've accumulated.
That said, interest that you earn on a long-term CD (CDs with terms above 12 months) will be deposited into an Edward Jones brokerage or money market account as you earn it (monthly, quarterly, semiannually, or annually). You can then reinvest this money in CDs or savings products to keep your overall APY high.
Most bank CDs let you withdraw money early if you pay a penalty, often three months or more of accrued interest. But brokered CDs are different. Once you lock money into your Edward Jones CD, you can't break your term. The only way to access money early is to sell it on a secondary market. Depending on your CD's terms, this could result in a loss (or a gain). For instance, if your CD's APY is significantly lower than the ongoing rate (say, 3.00% versus 5.50%), you might have to sell if below its value to attract buyers at all.
Keep in mind Edward Jones may charge up to 2% of the dollar amount you buy or up to 0.75% of any CD you sell on secondary markets.
The right person for this CD is an investor who has an Edward Jones brokerage account. This CD could also be right for you if you're certain a CD is the best place for your savings and you're prepared to lock your money up for the length of your term.
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You should get an Edward Jones CD because its rates are unbelievably high, both for short-term CDs and for longer terms.
For those savers who are certain a CD is the right savings product for them, an Edward Jones CD is definitely worth it. Not only are the APYs competitive, but the broker offers multiple terms, making it ideal for CD laddering.
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