
The fund invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its assets in fixed-income securities. The fund invests primarily in investment-grade debt securities. Investment-grade debt securities are those having a rating of BBB-/Baa3 or higher from NRSRO or, if a rating is not available, deemed to be of comparable quality by the sub-advisor, Fort Washington.
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TUSI offers a robust, low-volatility cash parking solution, focusing on investment-grade ABS and non-agency CMBS rather than traditional corporates. The fund maintains a short 0.5-year duration, minimizing interest rate risk and delivering a compelling -0.4% drawdown during April 2025's market turmoil. With a 4.45% SEC yield and high turnover, TUSI consistently generates incremental returns over T-bills, even in challenging environments.

TUSI is designed as a low-risk, highly liquid ETF for near-cash savings, offering a 5.48% yield—ideal for short-term cash management, not long-term growth. The fund takes on slightly more credit and interest rate risk than Treasury-only ETFs, but compensates with a marginally higher yield. TUSI should be used as a parking bay for cash—providing quick access and better returns than idle cash, not as a vehicle for capital appreciation.

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