I've been considering getting this card for a while but am trying to keep the number of my hard inquiries low so as not to adversely impact my chances with certain issuers that don't like a large number of recent inquiries. (doctorofcredit.com)
Certain issuers of U.S. government securities (e.g., «Government - Sponsored Enterprises» such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks) are sponsored or chartered by Congress, but their securities are neither issued by nor guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. (fidelity.com)
If you elect a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) certain issuers like Royal Bank and CIBC will reinvest your dividends in common shares of the bank. (moneysense.ca)