Hong Kong fixed deposit and money market funds: Grow your idle cash (November 2025)
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Hong Kong fixed deposit and money market funds: Grow your idle cash (November 2025)

Updated
21 Nov
2025
published
19 Nov
2025

Endowus offers a variety of low-risk cash management solutions, providing investors with more options to earn returns on their idle funds. 

As part of the launch promotion, the indicative net interest rate as of 19 Nov 2025 does not include the Endowus Fee of 0.10% p.a., which is waived for all FRS applications submitted and funded before the cut-off time of 1pm on 31 Dec 2025.

General bank savings and fixed deposit services

Popular bank saving accounts Popular bank time deposit accounts
Rate USD: 0.25%-3.2% p.a. USD: 3.1%-3.6% p.a.
HKD: 0.125%-2.4% p.a. HKD: 2.1%-2.4% p.a.
Minimum saving sum Varies by bank Varies by bank
Tenor and withdrawal Not applicable, any time 1, 3, 6 months, withdrawal at the end of tenor

Overview of fixed and variable rate solutions available on Endowus

Product on Endowus Duration Cash yield* after all fees Minimum deposit requirement
Fixed-Rate Savings^
(as of 19 November 2025)
1 month 3.54% p.a. (USD), 1.24% p.a. (HKD) US$10,000 or HK$100,000
2 months 3.51% p.a. (USD), 1.84% p.a. (HKD) US$10,000 or HK$100,000
3 months 3.46% p.a. (USD), 1.84% p.a. (HKD) US$10,000 or HK$100,000
6 months 3.37% p.a. (USD), 1.76% p.a. (HKD) US$10,000 or HK$100,000
Money market funds 2.25% to 2.98% p.a. (Net yield)# for HKD
3.71% to 4.24% p.a. (Net yield)# for USD
(Individual money market fund and liquidity fund options on Endowus - as seen in the table below)
No upper limit, with a minimum investment amount of HK$500 / US$100
CashUp - Simple 3.9% p.a. (Net yield)* No upper limit, with a minimum investment amount of HK$1000 / US$100
CashUp - Plus 4.0% p.a. (Net yield)* No upper limit, with a minimum investment amount of HK$1000 / US$100

Endowus Fixed-Rate Savings: Unlock superior interest rates of up to 3.54% p.a.^

Endowus launched a new service Fixed-Rate Savings in February 2025, offering clients superior interest rates from leading banks in Hong Kong, applicable for tenors of 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, or 6 months.

Fixed-Rate Savings aims to provide customers with attractive fixed returns by partnering with trusted banks in Hong Kong, offering industry-leading corporate fixed deposit rates.

^The indicative net interest rate as of 19 November 2025 does not include the Endowus Fee of 0.10% p.a. Fixed-Rate Savings (FRS) is not an investment product, collective investment scheme, or fixed deposit product. It is not protected by the Deposit Protection Scheme.
#The net yield of the underlying funds refers to the net 7-day annualized yields as disclosed by each fund manager, either on their latest website or through direct communication with the fund distributor.
*The net yield of CashUp portfolios is calculated based on the most recent weighted average net 7-day annualized yields of the underlying funds, as disclosed by each fund manager (as of November 5, 2025). Net yields after fees are calculated net of fund-level fees, after Cashback and Endowus fees. This yield does not represent future returns or actual annual returns and is provided for reference only.

What is a money market fund?

A money market fund is a mutual fund that invests in high-quality, short-term debt instruments and cash equivalents. These investments typically include Treasury bills (T-bills), commercial paper, and certificates of deposit (CDs), which are known for their liquidity and low risk. 

Money market funds are designed to offer investors a relatively low-risk place to invest easily accessible cash while earning a modest return. 

Read more: How to choose between money market funds

Latest market commentary (November 2025)

Markets have grown far less certain about a December rate cut, with Fed officials openly questioning the need for a third consecutive rate cut. Chair Jerome Powell had cautioned that a cut “wasn’t in the bag,” and recent remarks from the Fed reinforced that message.

Traders reflect a much lower certainty that the Fed will adjust rates downward for the third and last time this year. Whereas traders just weeks ago were assigning a 95% probability to a December reduction, futures markets now show odds closer to a coin toss—about 52% for a trim and 48% for staying put in the Fed’s final meeting of the year scheduled for 10 Dec, according to CME FedWatch as of 14 Nov. This uncertainty has weighed on equities and pushed Treasury yields higher, reflecting diminished confidence in near-term policy easing.

Underlying the hesitation is the lack of reliable data following the government shutdown. While recent readings point to a cooling labour market, inflation remains stubbornly above the Fed’s 2% target. Boston Fed President Susan Collins argued that policy rates should stay at current levels “for some time” until greater clarity emerges.

For investors, the path to December is no longer about certainty of easing, but about how the Fed weighs risks in an environment where conviction is harder to sustain.

Cash management solutions on the Endowus platform

Here are some money market, liquidity, and fixed income funds available on the Endowus platform for Hong Kong investors to consider:

For HKD:

For USD:

Fund name, ISIN Gross yield1 Net yield1 As of 17 Nov 2025
1Y return2 3Y return2 (annualised) 5Y return2 (annualised) AUM Product Risk Rating WAM (days)
GaoTeng WeInvest HKD Money Market Fund
HK0000478872
2.80% 2.55% 2.9% 3.8% 2.5% HKD 25.4 billion 1 42 days
HSBC Global Money Hong Kong Dollar
HK0000465895
2.40% 2.25% 2.6% 3.4% 2.1% HKD 21.1 billion 1 40 days
JP Morgan Money Fund - HK$
HK0000055738
2.84% 2.66% 2.6% 3.4% 2.1% HKD 3.6 billion 1 33 days
Ping An Hong Kong Dollar Money Market Fund
HK0000996931
3.25% 2.98% 3.2% - - HKD 553.6 million 1 27 days
GaoTeng WeValue USD Money Market Fund
HK0000584778
4.27% 4.13% 4.6% 5.2% - USD 4.1 billion 1 59 days
Abrdn Liquidity Fund USD
LU0049014870
4.09% 3.86% 4.3% 4.7% 2.9% USD 3.7 billion 1 30 days
Ping An USD Money Market Fund
HK0000720810
4.41% 4.24% 4.8% 5.2% - USD 6.0 billion 1 21 days
Amundi Cash USD Fund
LU0568621022
4.20% 3.97% 4.5% 5.1% 3.3% USD 4.9 billion 1 27 days
HSBC Global Money US Dollar
HK0000465952
3.86% 3.71% 4.2% 4.8% 3.0% USD 706.4 million 1 53 days

What are fixed deposits, and what do the rates mean?

A fixed deposit is an interest-bearing bank account that has a pre-set maturity date, meaning it can only be withdrawn after the predetermined set duration. For instance, if the fixed deposit rate in Hong Kong is stipulated to be 3.40% for a period of 3 months, it means that the deposited cash in the account will earn an interest rate of 3.40% per annum, pro-rata to 3 months’ value.

The advantage of fixed deposits is that savings are protected by the Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board’s Deposit Protection Scheme. Each depositor is protected up to a maximum of HK$ 800,000 per bank (including both principal and interest). 

However, it is important to note that fixed deposits come with a lock-in period. If there is a need for liquidity and you need to withdraw the principal before the maturity date, you will be required to pay a penalty or fee for early withdrawal according to the withdrawal policy and penalty rules.

CashUp portfolios and money market funds: smart and flexible ways to earn more on your cash

Don’t want to lock up your funds, but still want to earn higher returns on your idle cash? Consider the high-quality money market funds available on the Endowus platform, managed by globally renowned fund companies such as HSBC Global Asset Management, JP Morgan Asset Management, and Aberdeen Investments. As of 31 October 2025, these funds have achieved returns of nearly 5% in the past year.

You can also consider directly selecting the Endowus CashUp portfolios curated by our investment research team. With just one click, you can easily purchase a portfolio of money market funds, making cash investment management simpler and more convenient.

Endowus offers cash management solutions with an annual fee of only 0.10%. Our products are highly competitive compared to similar low-risk investment products on the market. We aim to change the current situation where sales commissions erode client returns.

Make your cash work harder and smarter for you. If you have money set aside for an upcoming expense, you may consider investing to earn higher returns instead of letting it sit idle in your current or savings account. 

To get started with Endowus, click here.

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Disclaimer for Fixed-Rate Savings (FRS)

Fixed-Rate Savings is not an investment product, collective investment scheme, or fixed deposit product. It is not protected by the Deposit Protection Scheme. The rates offered are not due to the pooling of invested funds by Endowus, and Endowus is not offering FRS as a fund, scheme, or portfolio with a pooling element.

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Rates of exchange may cause the value of investments to go up or down. Individual stock performance does not represent the return of a fund.

General risk warnings relating to collective investment schemes 

Before making an investment decision, you are reminded to refer to the relevant prospectus/ offering document for specific risk considerations and related fees and charges.

Funds are not a bank deposit and not capital guaranteed, and is subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.  

Some of the funds also involve derivatives. Do not invest in them unless you fully understand and are willing to assume the risks associated with them.

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