Earn 4%* p.a. yield in USD
Invest in US Treasuries and grow your wealth in USD. No minimum, no maximum. No lock-ins.
*As of 31 Oct 2025
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Why invest in USD Cash Yield
With our USD Cash Yield portfolio, you'll get exposure to short-duration US Treasury bills with maturities between 0-3 months.
US Treasuries are one of the safest investments around
They're fully backed by the US government
Helps protect against inflation
Yields are correlated to rising interest rates
USD-denominated
The US dollar is a safe-haven asset that's been widely accepted as a global reserve currency
Get ahead with USD Cash Yield
- Helps with diversifying your currency exposure with the world's reserve currency.
- An ideal way to plan for future expenses in USD like saving for your child's tuition overseas.
- Allows for holding cash in USD for upcoming overseas spending or off-shore investments.
More about our USD Cash Yield portfolio
Latest yield: 4%* p.a.
*The yield to maturity is provided by the ETF fund manager and is not a guarantee for future returns. The latest annualised yield is as of 31 Oct 2025 and may change depending on market conditions.
Management fee
0.3% p.a.
Underlying assets
Short-duration US Treasury bills with maturities between 0-3 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are short-dated US treasury bonds?
Short-dated US Treasury bonds are also known as Treasury bills (T-bills). They're debt securities issued by the US government with a maturity of one year or less, making them highly liquid.
Who is the USD Cash Yield portfolio suitable for?
The USD Cash Yield portfolio suits investors looking to earn a yield and get exposure to the US Dollar. Since US Treasuries are low-risk and liquid, it’s a safe way to invest.
Diversifying your cash holdings should be part of your financial plan. The US Dollar has appreciated against the ringgit over the long term, and US Treasuries are now offering an attractive yield. The USD Cash Yield portfolio is a suitable long-term investment if you plan to spend overseas for travel or on your kids' education.
How risky are US Treasury bonds?
US Treasury bonds are backed by the US government, making them virtually one of the safest investments around. The US government has a long history of meeting its debt obligations since it can pay off its debts by raising taxes or printing more money. So, Treasury bonds carry virtually no credit risk.
What are the fees for USD Cash Yield portfolio?
As this portfolio has a single underlying ETF, it will be charged a flat fee of 0.3% p.a.
In addition to the StashAway management fee, ETF managers also charge a small management fee of 0.07% p.a. for USD Cash Yield portfolio. Do note that when you deposit, StashAway’s custodian bank charges a small one-off currency conversion fee of 0.35%. This is because it is a USD-denominated portfolio and the fee is very competitive in comparison to most retail banks which charge between 0.35 - 0.7%.
To summarise:Total fee for USD Cash Yield portfolio = StashAway management fee of 0.3%p.a. + ETF manager fee of 0.07% p.a. + currency conversion fee 0.35%.