Harness the timeless power of gold
11.8%* 5Y annualised returns
100% backed by physical gold
Free buy orders with SRS funds
We’re licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (Licence no. CMS100604).
It’s your portfolio’s protection
- Gives you direct exposure to physical gold, without the hassle of storage.
- Proven hedge against market volatility and inflation spikes.
- Moves independently from stocks and bonds, boosting portfolio diversification.
It's cost-effective
- Only $1 USD per buy or sell order, excluding GST.
- Low expense ratio of 0.03%.
- 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 your portfolio’s protection
- Gives you direct exposure to physical gold, without the hassle of storage.
- Proven hedge against market volatility and inflation spikes.
- Moves independently from stocks and bonds, boosting portfolio diversification.
It's cost-effective
- Only $1 USD per buy or sell order, excluding GST.
- Low expense ratio of 0.03%.
- 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.
Capture the value of gold
If you had invested in gold from 2019 to 2024, your money would have grown 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 26 June 2018. StashAway reserves discretionary rights to change the underlying ETF for specific asset classes. Source: Bloomberg.
Did you know?
Gold outperformed the S&P 500 across seven market crises since 2007. From the Global Financial Crisis to COVID-19, it’s one of the few assets that has held up when both stocks and bonds were under pressure. Gold has served as a store of value for thousands of years and that role still holds in modern markets.
Gold is money. Everything else is credit.
J.P. Morgan
Financier and founder of J.P. Morgan & Co.
Our Gold ETF selection ensures your investment is
Flexible
Ample liquidity means you can access your funds at anytime.
Low cost
With just 0.1% 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.
Start investing in Gold today
Our new investors enjoy unlimited free buy orders on ETFs invested via ETF Explorer for the first month. Invest your cash or SRS. Terms and conditions apply.
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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.