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Meet the automated, highlighthigher-yield bond portfolio.

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Blended 30-day SEC yield, after advisory fee - as of 12/07/2023

Total return since inception (03/30/2023): 3.76%

Designed to earn a higher yield than a savings account with less risk than investing in a diversified portfolio of equities. Our Automated Bond Portfolio is personalized around your individual tax situation, and thanks to a diversified mix of bond ETFs, your portfolio provides liquidity for more flexibility. It’s an ideal place to grow your extra cash for the next few years.

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It’s not just
a bunch of bonds.It’s a personalized
portfolio of
bond ETFs.

Your expert-built, tax-optimized, superpowered bond portfolio.

Based on where you live and what you earn, we’ll help you maximize your after-tax yield with a diversified portfolio of bond ETFs. We’ll set you up with a mix of tax-advantaged Treasury bonds and stable corporate bonds to help you earn more and keep more, with minimal risk.

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Your tax-optimized portfolio is ready!High tax rate portfolios focus on increasing state tax savings with more treasuries. They include less floating rate and corporate bonds since those are taxable.Learn how we tax-optimizeShort-term treasuriesCorporate bondsFloating rate bondsLong-term treasuries

Tax-optimized for:

Filing status:

State of residence:

Household income:

Joint

California

$280,000

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Meet bond ETFs.

The little acronymwith lots of advantages.

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Liquid

More liquid than CDs or I bonds. Withdraw your money in a couple of days without penalties or waiting on maturity dates.

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Well-diversified

A portfolio of multiple, low-cost bond ETFs can minimize your exposure to excessive risk.

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Easy to manage

Skip the headache of buying bond certificates and managing many maturity dates with a flexible portfolio of bond ETFs.

Unlike individual bonds, bond ETFs free you from waiting on maturity dates, just what you need if you’ve got a big expense down the road. Our automated portfolio of bond ETFs makes it easy to stay diversified — and can give you a better yield than you could earn with a traditional savings account — while your money stays in arm’s reach.

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Not too hot. Not too cold. It’s like the Goldilocks of risk.

High-yield savings

Best for your daily expenses and your emergency fund, until you’re ready to invest.

Bond ETFs

Increase your earning potential on extra cash with low volatility. Ideal when saving for purchases in the next 1–3 years.

Index funds

The time-tested method designed to earn you greater returns over the long term, with more exposure to risk.

Individual stocks

At risk of higher volatility, but useful when investing in specific companies you believe in.

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Thinking about the competition? Be our guest.

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Higher yields than

Treasury bills

CDs

High-yield savings

Water

More liquid than

I bonds

CDs

Corporate bonds

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Lower risk than

Individual stocks

Index funds

Corporate bonds

The best bit?We do all the work for you.

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We re-invested this month’s dividend of $153.75.

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Automatic rebalancing

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Dividend reinvesting

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Tax-Loss Harvesting

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100% managed for you.

Not only can you earn a yield with the Automated Bond Portfolio, but you won’t even have to think about it. Since your portfolio is fully managed, we’ll automatically adjust your portfolio to optimize your allocations, reinvest your dividends, and help you lower your taxes with Tax-Loss Harvesting, whenever we can. You’re welcome to watch, or do anything else.

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When it comes to bonds, everyone has questions.

Learn more about our portfolio of bond ETFs with these helpful FAQs.

So about this “blended 30-day SEC yield.” What even is that?

Good question! A “30-day SEC yield” is defined by the SEC to measure the dividends and interest that a bond fund earns (minus expenses) over the last 30 days, annualized. Our “blended” number takes the weighted average of the yields on the funds in the portfolio, minus our 0.25% management fee.

Does that mean the yield is guaranteed?

No. The blended 30-day SEC yield provides a snapshot of the income generated by the portfolio ETFs in the past 30 days, but it doesn’t predict future returns. It’s also important to note that it doesn’t represent the portfolio’s overall performance – just like any investment, the price of the ETFs in the portfolio may fluctuate day-to-day.Learn more about the pros and cons of bond ETFs.

How do I know if this product is right for me?

The Automated Bond Portfolio is great for those seeking a higher yield than our Cash Account with less risk than investing in equities. It’s designed to be our lowest risk portfolio, but there’s still a chance it could lose value. If you prefer not to take on that risk, or you expect to withdraw your money within the next year, our Cash Account might be a better fit for you. If you’re looking for long-term growth and you’re able to take on more risk for potentially higher returns, consider our automated index investing portfolios.

When do I get my dividends?

Glad you asked! You’ll get a dividend from each of your bond ETFs sometime around the beginning of the month. But keep in mind that December and January are a little different: Because these ETFs usually have year-end distribution requirements, you’ll typically see larger dividend payments (or multiple dividend payments) in December, but none in January.

How does the tax-optimization part work?

Some bonds are extra special because your gains can be exempt from state or federal taxes. We’ll ask you a few questions to understand your specific tax situation and then build you a portfolio to maximize your after-tax yield with this personalized allocation. And as time goes on, we’ll use our industry-leading Tax-Loss Harvesting software to look for opportunities to lower your tax bill even more.

OK, but there’s a fee? Walk me through it.

We charge a small, 0.25% annual management fee for the Automated Bond Portfolio, just like with our Automated Investing Account. Not only will we handle all the trades for you, but we’ll automatically reinvest your dividends, rebalance your portfolio, and look for regular Tax-Loss Harvesting opportunities, whenever possible. All you have to do is sit back and watch your money earn more money.

Is my portfolio really liquid?

It really is. Generally, it takes 3-4 business days to withdraw since your money is in bond ETFs, not a savings account. But unlike CDs or I bonds, there’s no penalty to withdraw your money whenever you need it.