How to Utilize Idle Funds? What Alternatives are there to Time Deposits?

Fixed deposits have long been a tool for many to combat inflation, with the advantage of being almost risk-free and offering a certain interest return. Besides time deposits, today we introduce a popular investment product on the market – WeLab Money Plus, which has low risk, relatively attractive returns*, and doesn’t lock up your funds; it can be redeemed on the same day^.Why Consider WeLab Money Plus?
If you are looking for a low-risk option that also offers attractive returns with a certain degree of flexibility, without having to lock up your funds for a month or two, then WeLab Money Plus is the right choice for you.
What is WeLab Money Plus?
WeLab Money Plus refers to the same-day settlement money market fund theme within WeLab Bank’s self-select fund service^. It invests in short-term, high-credit-rated debt instruments, such as treasury bills, commercial paper, and bank certificates of deposit, etc. Its objective is to provide stable returns while maintaining high liquidity.
Time Deposit vs. WeLab Money Plus: Comprehensive Comparisonimage - 2025-10-08T114341.716General Service charge: Support | WeLab BankWeLab Money Plus Features:
  • Returns: While WeLab Money Plus's returns are not guaranteed and are subject to market interest rates, WeLab Money Plus's past one-year performance shows return as high as +4.11%, and since its inception, returns have been as high as +7.71%*.
  • Flexibility: A major advantage of WeLab Money Plus is its ability to be subscribed and redeemed on the same day, without a fixed term, making it convenient for you to flexibly use your funds to meet unexpected financial needs.
  • Risk(4): WeLab Money Plus's fund invests primarily in short-term US dollar-denominated and settled deposits and high-quality money market instruments, making it relatively lower risk than other types of funds.
Which Customers will be Interested in WeLab Money Plus?
  • Customers Seeking Higher Potential Returns: If you're looking for an option that can provide higher potential returns, WeLab Money Plus can be one of the choices.
  • Customers Who Value Fund Liquidity: If you need flexible funds, WeLab Money Plus can provide higher liquidity.
  • Customers with Lower Risk Tolerance: WeLab Money Plus has a relatively lower risk(4) than other types of funds, making it suitable for customers who seek stable returns.
Summary:
Money market funds provide another low-risk investment option. It not only helps you pursue better potential returns but also offers higher fund flexibility. We hope this article provides you with a more comprehensive perspective to help you make more informed financial strategies. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
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Remarks:
*Past performance is not indicative of future indicator. Among the WeLab Money Plus on our platform, Value Partners USD Money Market Fund Class B (USD)(Accumulation) has the highest 1-year return +4.11%. The fund incepted on 22 Nov, 2023 with cumulative performance of +7.71%, as of 31 August 2025.
^WeLab Money Plus refers to the theme of the Money Market Funds with same trade day settlement in WeLab Bank’s Feature Funds service. Same-day subscription or redemption of funds applies only to WeLab Money Plus transaction instructions successfully submitted before the WeLab Money Plus transaction cut-off time (9:00 am Hong Kong time). Accumulating yields refer to the distribution to accumulating funds (non-distributing funds); the income or yields distributed to the fund will not be distributed but will increase the net asset value per share of the fund accordingly.
#Money market funds are not the same as time deposits and are not protected by the Hong Kong Deposit Protection Scheme. Fund values can fluctuate and may fall in value, and investors may lose some or all of their investment amount. Investors should not make investment decisions based solely on this webpage. Investors should review the fund prospectus and product key information document to understand the risks and details.
(1) As of August 29, 2025, the HKD GoSave 2.0 time deposit annual interest rate provided is for reference only.
(2) The Deposit Protection Scheme is a scheme to protect the interests of depositors. When a deposit-taking member bank of the Scheme goes bankrupt, the Scheme will compensate depositors, with a maximum coverage of HK$800,000. The Hong Kong Deposit Protection Scheme is established under the Deposit Protection Scheme Ordinance (the "Scheme Ordinance"). All types of deposits placed with members of the Scheme, whether in Hong Kong dollars, Renminbi or other foreign currencies, are protected. This includes current accounts, savings accounts, deposits used as collateral, and fixed deposits with terms not exceeding five years. WeLab Bank is a member of the Hong Kong Deposit Protection Scheme. Qualified deposits accepted by this bank are protected by the Deposit Protection Scheme, with a maximum coverage of HK$800,000 per depositor.
(3) Fund platform fee (0.1% per month) for WeLab Money Plus will be waived, please refer to the Fund details page in WeLab Bank app and General Service Charges.
(4) Risks: The Fund may be more susceptible to adverse economic, political, policy, foreign exchange, liquidity, tax, legal or regulatory events affecting the USD money markets. The Fund may also invest in emerging markets and is also subject to emerging market risk. The Fund is also subject to other risks associated with debt securities e.g. credit/counterparty, interest rate, credit rating and downgrading, credit rating agency and valuation risks.
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