16/06/2026 19:31 - Economia
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Fixed-term deposits (known locally as 'plazo fijo') remain the preferred savings tool for Argentines seeking to protect their pesos from financial volatility. In an economic stabilization scenario, with monthly inflation at 2.1% registered in May according to official data, the 19% TNA rate for digital operations presents itself as a 'zero-risk' alternative for conservative investors.
Using the official simulator of Banco de la Nación Argentina (Argentina's largest state-owned bank, founded in 1891) for its electronic modality (BNA+ or Home Banking), the precise calculation for a half-million peso investment at 30 days is:
| Capital invested | $500,000 ARS |
| Nominal Annual Rate (TNA) | 19% |
| Term | 30 days |
| Interest earned | $7,808.22 ARS |
| Total amount to withdraw | $507,808.22 ARS |
The 19% TNA yield is exclusive for digital placements. Banks incentivize these platforms due to lower operational costs, allowing users to operate 24/7 and schedule automatic renewals.
It is crucial to highlight that if the operation is conducted in person at a Banco Nación branch, the TNA offered is considerably lower at 15.50%. This difference significantly reduces the final profit.
The investment decision should be compared with current inflation. With May's inflation at 2.1% and the monthly yield of the digital fixed-term deposit approaching 1.56%, savers face a slight loss of purchasing power in real terms. However, it remains a valid option for capital that will not be used in the short term, avoiding static devaluation in a savings account.
The Country Risk (an indicator measuring the probability of a country defaulting on its debt) stands at 425 basis points, the lowest level since April 2018, reflecting a context of greater macroeconomic stability that favors more moderate interest rates compared to previous years.
The Tasa Nominal Anual (TNA) is the interest percentage the bank pays for depositing money over one year, without accounting for the compounding effect of interest. To determine monthly profit, divide this rate by 12. In Argentina, where inflation has historically been high, understanding real returns (interest minus inflation) is essential for financial planning.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
