Using pension funds to exploit opportunities for returns
Additional return possible when saving with an investment fund
In private pensions, combining a savings account with an investment fund can further enhance the potential returns of your retirement assets.
- Savings account:
Let's assume you had paid CHF 100 into a standard savings account every month for the past 20 years. This would have earned you interest of around CHF 3,700 (average interest rate of 1.8%*). - Saving with a fund:
Had you opted for a fund-based savings solution, then you would have earned interest of around CHF 12,900 (average return of 4.0%**). - What does this mean for your retirement pension?
It means that after 20 years, you would have earned CHF 8,800 more in returns with a combined savings/investment plan.
* Average interest rate for bank accounts over the last 10 years: 1.8%. Applying the average interest rate of Baloise Bank SoBa over the last 10 years (as of 31.03.2017).
** Average performance since 31.03.1997 BVG-Mix 40 Plus: 4.0% (as of 30.09.2017)