As the SRS funds will be in the SRS account for a long time, you can consider taking on assets that give a better return in the long-term. You would want to at least beat inflation! Generally, "guaranteed products" such as fixed deposits will give a very low returns that do not even cover inflation. Consider insurance plans such as Gro Saver Flex Pro, Gro Retire Flex Pro and MyLifeIncome II to get a mix of guaranteed returns and bonuses. These plans may offer capital guarantees as well, so you can be confident that your capital is not eroded over time.