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- Our investment team analyses thousands of ETFs to identify cost-efficient, well-managed options.
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Explore 20+ UCITS ETFs across US and global asset classes
S&P 500 UCITS
Most popular
Performance:
12.9% p.a. (5Y)
Nasdaq Covered Call
Performance:
14.6% p.a. (inception)
S&P 500 Covered Call
Performance:
4.8% p.a. (inception)
US Islamic
Performance:
11.6% p.a. (5Y)
What are UCITS?
UCITS stands for 'Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities'.
In practice, it refers to a European fund structure, often domiciled in Ireland or Luxembourg, designed for cross-border distribution and widely used by international investors. For Ireland-domiciled UCITS funds holding US equities, a reduced US dividend withholding tax is applied at the fund level, typically 15%.
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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.
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.