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Money Market Funds vs. Bank Deposits: Which Offers Better Returns?

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By מירב ארד

First reported by Mako · Sep 3, 2026

What happened

Money market funds in Israel have yielded around 4% gross returns in the past year, with projected future yields of about 3.25%. These funds generally offer better net returns than bank deposits after considering management fees, addition rates, and taxation on real gains versus nominal gains.

  • 01Money market funds yielded 4% gross returns in the past year.
  • 02Projected future yields for money market funds are around 3.25%.
  • 03Bank deposits offer lower typical interest rates than money market funds.
  • 04Management fees and addition rates are key factors in choosing funds.
  • 05Money market funds are taxed on real gains, deposits on nominal gains.
  • 06Funds offer flexibility against potential interest rate fluctuations.

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OrganizationsJerusalem Bank, One Zero

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · HebrewSep 3, 2026
Money Market Funds vs. Bank Deposits: Which Offers Better Returns?
N12Center · HebrewSep 3, 2026
Money Market Funds vs. Bank Deposits: Which Offers Better Returns?

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