If it simply sits in cash earning very little, I would rather retain the liquidity. But if the SRS funds are invested in diversified ETFs for 10–20+ years, the combination of tax savings and long-term compounding becomes much more attractive.
I see SRS as a tax-advantaged investment account rather than just a way to reduce this year’s tax bill. Liquidity still matters, especially for housing, emergencies and other major expenses.
So I would prioritise building sufficient liquid savings first, then use SRS for long-term investing. The tax saving is a bonus; compounding is the bigger reason. 📈
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