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Commerce · September 3, 2020

Autopilot by Wealthfront

Automate your savings strategy

Autopilot by Wealthfront launched on September 3, 2020 with 90 votes, #459 of 3,898 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.

What it does

Autopilot is Wealthfront’s free service that automates your savings strategy – you can think of it as your financial assistant. Just tell Autopilot how much to keep in cash and it’ll automatically save or invest the rest. Announcement: https://j.mp/31SangB

Wealthfront makes building wealth easy. Earn 3.30% APY on your uninvested cash and invest in expert-built, automated portfolios of stocks, bonds, and ETFs.

3.30% Base Annual Percentage Yield (APY) as of 01/30/2026 is provided by program banks and is subject to change. APY Boost is up to a $150,000 balance. See additional terms in the footer. Investing in index funds for the long-term has been shown time and time again to be the most effective way to earn more than even the highest-yield savings accounts. Let us build and manage your portfolio or create your own. Designed for investors who prefer to delegate the selection and management of their investments to us. since inception. Annualized returns: 1-year: 15.75 %, 5-year: 9.52 %, 10-year: 11.01 % Designed for self-directed investors who prefer to select their own investments for each asset…from wealthfront.com

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