Capture global equities in one investment
12.0%* 5Y annualised returns
1500+ leading global companies
Free buy orders with SRS funds
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It’s global growth in one place
- Owns thousands of companies across 23 developed and 24 emerging markets.
- Captures about 85% of the global stock market – from the US to China, Japan to Brazil.
- A simple way to diversify your portfolio across countries, currencies, and sectors.
It's cost-effective
- Only $1 USD per buy or sell order, excluding GST.
- Low expense ratio of 0.2%.
- No additional management fees.
It’s intelligent and simple
- Build your portfolio and automate recurring investments in as little as 1 minute.
- Our smart selection process prioritises tracking accuracy for the best asset class representation.
- No minimum balance, no lock-ins, high liquidity means you can access your funds anytime.
It’s global growth in one place
- Owns thousands of companies across 23 developed and 24 emerging markets.
- Captures about 85% of the global stock market – from the US to China, Japan to Brazil.
- A simple way to diversify your portfolio across countries, currencies, and sectors.
It's cost-effective
- Only $1 USD per buy or sell order, excluding GST.
- Low expense ratio of 0.2%.
- No additional management fees.
It’s intelligent and simple
- Build your portfolio and automate recurring investments in as little as 1 minute.
- Our smart selection process prioritises tracking accuracy for the best asset class representation.
- No minimum balance, no lock-ins, high liquidity means you can access your funds anytime.
Participate in the world’s progress
If you had invested in the world equities index from 2019 to 2024, your money would have grown around 1.75x.
* Returns as of 31 August 2025. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. and assumes that dividends were reinvested. All returns shown are in USD terms. Performance figures are net of other charges but before fees. The inception date for this ETF is 24 October 2011. StashAway reserves discretionary rights to change the underlying ETF for specific asset classes. Source: Bloomberg.
1,500+ leading companies
Did you know?
This single ETF gives you ownership in more than 1,500 companies across 47 countries. It's an ETF that includes Apple and Alibaba, Nestlé and Novartis - global leaders that would normally require multiple international accounts to access. It also covers companies in multiple currencies, granting you indirect exposure to a basket of global currencies.
Invest with unmatched global diversification
| Sector | Index weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 24.8% |
| Financial | 18.5% |
| Consumer Staples | 14.6% |
| Communications | 13.8% |
| Industrial | 9.7% |
| 6 others | 18.6% |
As of 31 August 2025. Holdings and sectors are subject to change.
Diversification is the only free lunch in investing.
Harry Markowitz
Nobel Prize-winning economist
Our world equities ETF selection ensures your investment is
Flexible
Ample liquidity means you can access your funds at anytime.
Low cost
With just 0.2% expense ratio and low trading costs, your investments work harder for you.
Reliable
Provided by one of the world’s leading ETF issuers with a strong track record and low tracking error.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What criteria does StashAway use to choose ETFs for ETF Explorer?
We carefully select a representative ETF for each investment idea. Our investment team conducts in-depth analysis across the universe of ETFs in each asset class, focusing on cost-efficiency (including tax optimisation), historical performance, and risk management. This ensures we’re choosing ETFs that are both high-quality and cost-effective for your portfolio.
Why does StashAway sometimes choose US-listed ETFs over UCITS ETFs?
While UCITS-listed ETFs offer a lower withholding tax rate of 15% on dividends compared to US-listed ETFs with 30%, our investment team evaluates ETFs based on the total cost of ownership and long-term performance. This includes factors such as tracking quality, expense ratio, liquidity, dividend reinvestment mechanics, and index replication efficiency.
Over longer horizons, some US-listed ETFs might have structural advantages, including lower fees, tighter spreads, and better tracking, which more than offset the withholding tax difference. Our ETF lineup is continuously reviewed to ensure it meets our standards for cost-efficiency, liquidity, and performance.
How long does it take for deposits to be invested in my portfolio?
The time it takes for your funds to be invested depends on your deposit method and which exchange the ETFs in your portfolio are listed on.
Here’s how long it typically takes for us to receive your funds based on the transfer method:
- eGIRO Fast: Instantly
- Manual bank transfer: 2–3 business days
- SRS contributions: 3–4 business days
Once your funds are received:
- For US-listed ETFs: Invested on the same business day if received before 3:00pm (SGT)
- For LSE-listed ETFs: Invested on the same business day if received before 10:30am (SGT)
- Funds received after these cut-off times will be invested on the next business day
You’ll receive both an email and an app notification once we’ve received your funds, and your investment should typically be reflected in your portfolio by the next business day.
How is the risk level for assets on ETF Explorer calculated?
The Risk Level is a measure of risk, expressed as a percentage, whereby in any given year, there is a 99% probability that you won’t lose more than this percentage in terms of the portfolio’s value.
These are the Risk Level brackets:
- Very Conservative: Up to 7%
- Conservative: 8-13%
- Moderate: 14-19%
- Balanced: 20-25%
- Aggressive: 26-32%
- Very aggressive: 33% and more
For example, in a worst-case scenario, there's a 99% chance a Balanced portfolio won't lose more than 25% of its value in any given year.
Generally, a higher Risk Level percentage denotes a more risky portfolio, and thus should be accompanied by a longer-term investment horizon.