CIO Insights
Why Government Bonds, Gold, and Tech Stocks are Down
We uncover what’s behind the market drops: from inflation fears and a tech crackdown, to how COVID-19 will shift the markets.
Announcements
Simple’s Projected Rate Is Now 1.2% p.a.
From 1 March 2021, StashAway Simple™’s projected rate will be 1.2% p.a.
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ESG Uncovered: Can Sustainability Drive Investment Returns?
Find out what ESG, the sustainable investing criteria, means for your portfolio.
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Looking Ahead to 2021: What We Know, and What We Don’t
The markets will continue making bets on what’s going to happen, but we’re ignoring the bets, and focusing on the economic data and what we know.
Money Management
How to Manage Bitcoin in Your Portfolio
Thinking about diversifying your portfolio with bitcoin? Here's how to do it responsibly.
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How to Prepare Your Investments for the US Election
Don't double down on your bets; instead, assess your risk.
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The Tech Sell-off: A Reminder to Prepare for the Unexpected
As the economy improves, the tech sector faces a correction. Here's what might have caused it.
Money Management
Not All Cash Management Options are Created Equal
Advertise rates on cash are just part of the story. You also need to know how much risk your cash is exposed to.
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Stay Focused on Diversification Even as Markets Rebound
Volatility can strike at any time in any asset class. Diversification helps prepare you for it.
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Staying Vigilant Regardless Of Markets’ Short-Term Performance
We’re managing your risk even when markets rally
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We’re Re-Optimising Your Portfolios for Uncertain Times Ahead
Expect the unexpected. But be prepared for it, too.
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Using Market Data to Navigate Economic Uncertainty
Using ERAA® and market data to make sense of markets’ expectations of the economy
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Markets Remain Turbulent as the World Fights a Pandemic
Governments and central banks fight market turbulence and COVID-19 with policy bazookas
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What Should You Do About Last Week’s Market Correction? Nothing.
Renewed epidemic fears test the markets but resilience pays off in the long run.
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China Ups Economic Stimulus in Face of Epidemic
As China tries to cushion its economy, global markets price in the threat of an epidemic quickly.
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Can an Epidemic Really Upend the Markets?
We studied the impact of past epidemics on the markets. This is what we found.
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Looking Ahead at 2020: An Investor’s Guide
We take a closer look at past and future risk factors to prepare for 2020.
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What President Trump’s Impeachment Would Mean for the Markets
Do presidential impeachments actually affect global markets?
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Markets Come Out Unscathed After Years of Political Chaos
The markets have figured out to ignore the media, and you should ignore it, too.
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Let’s Pop Any Idea of an ETF Bubble
Don’t blame the “small guy”
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Markets Are Noisy, but We’re Not Listening
The same stories keep replaying. We're not playing along.
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The Best Offence Is a Strong Defence, Even in Investing
Volatility is back. Now more than ever, intelligent diversification is key to defend your portfolios.
Our Approach
We're Re-Optimising Your Portfolios For New Economic Conditions
Non-US Economies are slowing down, so we’re updating your asset allocation
Our Approach
We've Added New Asset Classes and Geographies to Your Investments
We’re adding more asset types and geographies to deliver even more intelligent diversification to your investments.
Announcements
StashAway's Performance After 2 Years
2 years of returns, same-risk benchmarking, and a reminder of our investment philosophy
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Successful Long-term Investing Takes Endurance, Not Luck
Here's to boring investing.
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The “Art of the Deal” Strikes Again
The “Art of the Deal” strikes again
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The Markets Are Paying Attention to the Wrong Things
Trump and China’s back and forth over the last week are a picture-perfect example of how the markets can so easily react to meaningless noise.
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Green Shoots Sprout After an Erratic 2018
The entirety of 2018 and the beginning of 2019 can’t paint a better picture as to why you need to stick to your investment plan.
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Boeing is the Latest Lesson in Diversification
Any great company, even one operating in a duopoly, can face unforeseeable events and see its stock price plummet suddenly.
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The Latest Market Rebound Proves Why You Can't Time the Market
The markets are back up. Now what?
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Reviewing 2018 and Anticipating 2019
We're prepared for another volatile year, and want to equip you with the information you need to feel confident next year.
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Market Volatility Isn't the End of Growth
In short, a strong economy and market volatility are not mutually exclusive.
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Whatever You Do, Ignore the FOMO
Don't buy, and don't sell. Stay the Course.
Money Management
Dollar-Cost Averaging: Are you doing it right?
Buy low, sell high, right? It’s not that easy.
Money Management
Long-term versus Short-term Investments
Your investment timeline matters for your strategy
Our Approach
What is the 'StashAway Risk Index'?
Our risk measurement, explained.
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Fear of a Yield Curve Recession: Is it real or hype?
And what's a yield curve anyway?
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Are We in a Bond Bubble?
And what does it mean for equities?
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The US-China Tension is a Whole Lot More Than Trade
It's the US responding to China’s imperialistic behaviours.
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The Economy Trumps Trade Tensions
The Economy Trumps Trade Tensions
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All Signs Point to This Just Being a Correction
(And it's almost over)
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CIO Insights: March 2018
More like trade barks than trade bites
Our Approach
ERAA® and Valuation Gaps
What's a valuation gap, and why does it matter?
Our Approach
ERAA® and the All-weather Portfolio
What happens when all economic data are uncertain?
Our Approach
When StashAway Re-optimises Your Portfolios
Re-optimisation is a key feature of ERAA®, but what does it even mean?
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Looking at 2018... Through Data
We’re not in the business of forecasting markets or the economy.
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CIO Insights: February 2018
It's not over 'til it's over.
Our Approach
Why We Focus on Asset Allocation, Not Securities Selection
Asset allocation is responsible for between 80% and 96% of a portfolio’s return profile.
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CIO Insights: January 2018
Regardless of what has happened, it’s critical for long-term investors like ourselves to put these events into perspective.
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CIO Insights: November 2017
Stop paying so much for growth.
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CIO Insights: October 2017
Equity markets are outperforming, but they're overvalued.
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CIO Insights: 3rd Quarter 2017
It's been an eventful 3rd quarter. How are you diversified?
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CIO Insights: August 2017
Reflections on a wild August.
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CIO Insights: July 2017
The global economy is fine. It’s just being modest.
Our Approach
How Does My StashAway Portfolio Change Over Time?
We manage your portfolio for the middle-to-long term. Here's how.
Investment Advice
Achieve Long-term Wealth with Goal-based Investing
Goal-based investing encompasses your unique financial situation so you can reach your goals on your terms.
Our Approach
Our ETFs: Taxes, Net Returns, and Tracking Errors
There is a lot more to consider than dividend taxes and fees when it comes to electing “the right ETF."
Investment Advice
Earn More with a Monthly Investment Plan
A monthly investment plan gives you the simplicity, tools, and discipline to work towards whatever it is you want to achieve.
Our Approach
Fractional Shares at StashAway
We use strategic investment tools to enhance and personalize your investment portfolio. Here’s how.
Common Investing Terms
How Compound Interest Works (And Why It Matters)
Did you know that the earlier you start investing, the more money you will have thanks to the power of compound interest?
Our Approach
How StashAway Can Charge Low Fees
Top-quality investment products don’t have to be expensive to be effective.
Our Approach
How StashAway Selects ETFs
We use a comprehensive set of criteria to choose the best ETFs for you.
Our Approach
StashAway’s ERAA® (Economic Regime-based Asset Allocation)
At StashAway, we deploy a sophisticated regime-based asset allocation strategy to build intelligent portfolios for each of our customers.
Common Investing Terms
What It Costs to Invest
Do you know how much you’re actually paying, and how it can affect how much you earn?