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Do you hold US dollars (USD)? The greenback has risen sharply against major currencies like the euro and British pound in recent months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the Federal Reserve prepares to hike interest rates further<\/a> in order to tame inflation, the USD is poised to continue appreciating in the months ahead. Now might be the time to deploy your USD funds into cash-like ETFs given their relative stability and higher yields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why has the dollar been so strong? Can it continue?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The dollar has rallied this year largely due to two reasons. First, the Fed has been raising interest rates more aggressively than other central banks, and markets have priced that in relative to other currencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second, the dollar is traditionally seen as a safe haven asset. Given recession concerns<\/a> and stock market volatility, investors have been flocking to the greenback – selling off other currencies in the process. This pushes up the value of the dollar while weakening other currencies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foreign exchange strategists predict the dollar to remain strong for longer<\/a>, supported by higher US interest rates and the dollar\u2019s safe haven appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cash-like ETFs for your USD funds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wondering where to park your USD in the current environment? Cash-like ETFs could be an option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are funds that hold very short-term bonds and US Treasuries. Such ultra-short bonds typically have maturities of one year or less, making them less exposed to interest rate risk than longer duration funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amid the current market uncertainty, cash-like ETFs can provide stability and higher yields on your USD funds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because the maturities are so short, proceeds from bonds that have matured get reinvested relatively quickly into higher-yielding bonds. As interest rates continue to rise, the yields on these ultra-short ETFs will likewise climb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ETFs to consider<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some examples of ultra-short ETFs that you can use to manage your USD cash holdings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n