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Certificate of Deposit (CD)

Get steady, predictable income with brokered CDs

How do CDs work?

In exchange for depositing your money into a certificate of deposit (CD) for a fixed time period, the issuer agrees to pay you back at a predetermined interest rate. When the CD matures, you get back the principal amount plus any interest that has accrued.

What's the difference between brokered CDs and traditional CDs?

Brokered CDs are purchased through a brokerage firm instead of directly at a bank, and yields on brokered CDs may be higher than yields on similar bank CDs.
If you need to access your funds before the CD's term ends, you may attempt to sell your CD if a market exists. The price can fluctuate based on the current interest rate environment.

Benefits of Brokered CDs

  • Can provide steady, predictable income
  • May offer more competitive yields than bank CDs
  • Are federally insured up to $250,000 per issuer per depositor
  • Offer potential to mitigate risk and diversify your portfolio

How to purchase CDs

Once you're logged into your account, you can use Merrill's fixed income Screener under the Research tab to search for CDs to purchase. Use pre‑defined search parameters or select your own criteria to find the CDs that align with your preferences.
If you already know the CUSIP number or issuer of the CD you want to purchase, you can go directly to the Trade tab and select Fixed Income to enter that information.

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