Except for the exception mentioned below, the minimum holding period of 730 days, provided in the Act, for the application of redemption criteria relating to retirement, phased retirement and shareholders who have reached 65 years of age Fonds de solidarité FTQ share redemptions will be gradually extended as follows:
Share acquisition date | On or before May 31, 2024 | Between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025 |
Between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026 |
On or after June 1, 2026 |
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Minimum holding period | 2 years | 3 years | 4 years | 5 years |
Exception : Shareholders who are or will turn, during a year, 71 years of age may redeem their Shares without a minimum holding period.
Do I have to stop contributing 5 years before I retire?
No. You can continue to contribute to the Fund until you retire.
The minimum holding period can affect the financial planning of investors approaching retirement. It may be beneficial to consider it in your disbursement plan.