On April 3, GUM, a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) advisory company, announced its Q1 2025 MPF performance report.
As of March 28, the average MPF member earned HK$9,126 in the first quarter, reflecting a 42% increase compared to last year's average return. The GUM MPF Composite Index rose by 3.3% to reach 253.5 points, while the GUM MPF Equity Fund Index increased by 4.9% to 349 points. The GUM MPF Mixed Asset Fund Index climbed 2.7% to 253.1 points, and the GUM MPF Fixed Income Fund Index saw a 1.1% rise to 129.9 points.
GUM attributed these positive results to technological breakthroughs, including AI advancements like DeepSeek, which have propelled relevant stock funds in mainland China and Hong Kong ahead of the market. The European markets benefited from better-than-expected corporate earnings early in the year, while US stocks faced corrections due to fluctuating tariff policies and weak consumer data. Looking ahead, GUM cautioned that market volatility is expected to remain high and advised investors to diversify their portfolios rather than concentrate on a single market. For members with a lower risk appetite, the company recommends considering conservative funds for more stable returns.
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