{"id":46411,"date":"2023-09-28T16:14:15","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T08:14:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=46411"},"modified":"2023-09-29T19:13:53","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T11:13:53","slug":"are-fixed-deposits-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/are-fixed-deposits-worth-it","title":{"rendered":"Are Fixed Deposits Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With interest rates increasing throughout 2023, many Malaysian may now be wondering if its a better time to look into opening a fixed deposit account.<\/p>\n<p>When rates were at an all time low throughout last year, keeping your money in fixed deposits (or term deposits) would literally mean losing out to inflation. So, are fixed deposits still worth it now?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interest-rates-are-increasing-due-to-OPR-hikes\"><\/span>Interest rates are increasing due to OPR hikes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bank Negara Malaysia has raised the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bnm.gov.my\/monetary-stability\/opr-decisions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Overnight Policy Rate (OPR)<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/bnm-opr-maintained\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">four times in 2022 and twice in 2023<\/a>, to the current 3.00%. We may not have seen the last of these OPR hikes as more may be in store in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>This is good news for fixed deposits! This will also lead to increasing rates for deposits and savings accounts. Banks are already starting to offer rates from 2.75% to 4.75% under promotional campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>While these rates are barely keeping up with inflation, there are times when you should still consider parking your funds in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/fixed-deposit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fixed deposit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block\"><div>In Malaysia, there are conventional fixed deposits (for both short and longer term options) as well as\u00a0 term deposits offered under Islamic banking (for<em> Mudharabah<\/em>, <em>Murabahah<\/em> and <em>Wakalah<\/em> deposits).<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fixed-deposits-still-make-sense-in-these-situations\"><\/span>Fixed deposits still make sense in these situations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fixed deposits are great at being two things: safe and predictable.<\/p>\n<p>Your fixed deposit is guaranteed to grow at predetermined rates, so you\u2019ll know exactly what you\u2019re getting. Fixed deposits are also automatically protected by Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM). This means that in the unlikely event that your bank fails, PIDM will reimburse you with the money you have deposited, up to RM250,000.<\/p>\n<p>Besides that, you can instantly access a fixed deposit any time. If you\u2019ve placed an online deposit, you won\u2019t even need to go to the bank to withdraw it &#8211; you can get your money transferred within minutes through online banking (although you might incur an interest penalty for ending the tenure early).<\/p>\n<p>So a fixed deposit makes sense for you if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>You are retired or going to retire.<\/strong> You may no longer be able to invest in risky assets, as you won\u2019t have time to recover from big losses. You may have to keep a portion of your savings in fixed deposits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If you need to use your money soon.<\/strong> If you\u2019re saving for a short-term goal &#8211; say, a down payment for a new car or a master\u2019s degree next year &#8211; you need somewhere safe to keep your money, so you can use it when the time comes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You need somewhere to keep your emergency savings. <\/strong>Your emergency savings generally have to cover at least six months of living expenses, and must be instantly accessible. This is usually kept in a fixed deposit or savings account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When-fixed-deposits-may-not-be-the-best-option\"><\/span>When fixed deposits may not be the best option<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the other hand, a fixed deposit may not make sense if you are using it to store all your savings. Currently, fixed deposit returns can just help cover inflation at prevailing rates, and not much else.<\/p>\n<p>If you can afford to do so, consider diversifying into other investments. As a younger investor, keeping most of your savings in fixed deposits means losing out on potentially higher returns, and not being able to meet future financial goals.<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re an older investor who wants to preserve your money, you can also try other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/low-risk-investments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">low-risk investment options<\/a> that may deliver better returns.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-improve-returns-on-your-savings\"><\/span>How to improve returns on your savings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While we tend to think of fixed deposits as locking away your money for a certain amount, there are actually many different options available today.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few ways you can get more out of your savings:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Switch-to-a-higher-return-fixed-deposit\"><\/span>1. Switch to a higher-return fixed deposit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Look for other banks that could give you better rates. Use our handy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/fixed-deposit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fixed deposit comparison page<\/a> to quickly discover the best rates and estimate your returns.<\/p>\n<p>Besides that, some banks run seasonal fixed deposits promotions. Here are a few to look out for:<br \/>\n<em>\n<table id=\"tablepress-1542\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1542\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Bank<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Minimum deposit<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Interest\/profit rate (p.a.)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hlb.com.my\/en\/personal-banking\/promotions\/ct-efd-i-promo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hong Leong Bank eFixed Deposit\/eFixed Deposit-i<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">RM10,000<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">3.65% - 4.05%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cimb.com.my\/en\/personal\/promotions\/latest-promotions\/efixed-deposit-campaign.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CIMB eFixed Deposit<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">RM1,000<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">3.30% - 3.95%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbsbbank.com\/consumer-banking\/deposit\/term-deposit-i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MBSB Term Deposit-i<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">RM 500<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">3.20% - 3.65%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nInterest rates as of December 2022<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Fixed-deposit-laddering\"><\/span>2. Fixed deposit laddering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fixed deposit laddering is a strategy that spreads out your money across different tenures &#8211; this gives you more flexibility when accessing your money, and helps you take advantage of the best rates.<\/p>\n<p>To set up an initial ladder, you could spread out your money like this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fixed deposit 1: RM5,000 in a one-year tenure<\/li>\n<li>Fixed deposit 2: RM5,000 in a two-year tenure<\/li>\n<li>Fixed deposit 3: RM5,000 in a three-year tenure<\/li>\n<li>Fixed deposit 4: RM5,000 in a four-year tenure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the end of each tenure, you\u2019ll renew each fixed deposit into four-year tenures. This means that each fixed deposit will have a four-year tenure which takes advantage of better rates, as banks offer higher rates the longer your tenure. You\u2019ll also have a fixed deposit that matures at the end of every year, so you can easily access your money without incurring a penalty for cancelling your tenure.<\/p>\n<p>When setting up a fixed deposit ladder, the tenure is up to you &#8211; you can set up shorter tenures (of one-month, two-months, etc.) depending on how accessible you want your funds to be. If you foresee interest rates rising soon, you could also choose shorter tenures so that you\u2019re not locked in to lower rates. On the other hand, if you foresee interest rates declining further, choosing longer tenures can help you lock in better rates.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Look-for-low-risk-investments\"><\/span>3. Look for low-risk investments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fixed deposits aren\u2019t the only place to put your money in, even if you value safety. You could also consider these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/low-risk-investments\" target=\"_blank rel=\" rel=\"noopener\">low-risk investments<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Money market or cash management fund. <\/strong>These unit trust funds invest in short-term debts that are loaned to banks and the government. There is very little risk involved in these funds. In the past five years, these funds delivered around 2.78% to 3.45% returns per annum (according to funds listed on Fundsupermart). Alternatively, platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/stashaway-simple-cash-management-portfolio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stashaway Simple<\/a> invests in a cash management portfolio for you, and has a projected return rate of 2.4% per annum.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bonds.<\/strong> A bond is a debt security issued by governments or companies who want to raise money. When you buy a bond, you\u2019re lending money to the issuer, in return for interest payments. Buying a bond directly from a bank costs RM250,000, but regular investors can buy bond exchange traded funds (ETFs) on the stock market or bond unit trust funds. The best-performing funds on Fundsupermart have delivered annual returns of over 6% in the past five years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>ASB\/ASM. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amanah-saham-bumiputera-asb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amanah Saham Bumiputera<\/a> (ASB) and Amanah Saham Malaysia (ASM) have historically delivered decent returns. They\u2019re considered low risk because the price of each unit is fixed at RM1. You can also easily withdraw your investments any time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-yield savings account. <\/strong>Technically not an investment, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/best-savings-accounts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">high-yield savings accounts<\/a> can deliver returns of over 4%. But the catch is that you\u2019ll have to jump through a few hoops to be eligible for the best rates &#8211; this could mean spending a certain amount, meeting a savings requirement or buying insurance products through the bank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Diversify-into-higher-risk-investments\"><\/span>4. Diversify into higher-risk investments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are young and have a high risk tolerance, you should not be saving all your money in fixed deposits. You could put some of your savings in higher-risk investments for better returns (but avoid investing your emergency savings).<\/p>\n<p>This could mean investing in stocks, ETFs, REITs and unit trust funds. You could also use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/robo-advisor-comparison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">robo advisor<\/a>\u00a0to estimate your risk profile, and help you invest in appropriate assets. Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/investment-guide-you-have-rm1000-now-where-do-you-invest-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RM1,000 investment guide<\/a> for a rundown on these options.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fixed-deposits-still-have-a-place\"><\/span>Fixed deposits still have a place<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In short, fixed deposits probably still play a role in your personal finance journey, especially if you are older and need to preserve your savings. To get the best returns, look for banks with better rates and use a laddering strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Just remember that you don\u2019t have to keep all your savings in a fixed deposit &#8211; there are other low-risk investments available, and if you can afford the risk, you can also consider higher-risk ones.<\/p>\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/best-fixed-deposits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">These Fixed Deposits Offer The Highest Returns In 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<h6><em>This article was first published in January 2021 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy and comprehensiveness.<\/em><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s how to decide if you need fixed deposits, and how to improve returns on your savings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":55020,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[28,1],"tags":[648,636],"class_list":["post-46411","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fixed-deposit","category-investment","tag-fd","tag-fixed-deposit"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Are Fixed Deposits Worth It?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"With interest rates increasing, fixed deposits are starting to look attractive again. 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