Why is my Investable Cash amount so high in PortfolioPilot?
A high “Investable Cash” balance typically means one or more of your accounts has a large uninvested cash position that PortfolioPilot is detecting as idle capital.
How to find where it's coming from:
- Go to Track → Details
- Turn OFF the 'Aggregated view' toggle
- Review each account to identify where the cash balance is coming from
Common causes:
- Uninvested cash in a brokerage account (after selling or receiving dividends)
- A money market fund (e.g. SPAXX, VMFXX) being interpreted as cash
- A recently connected or re-synced account
- An intentional cash allocation
What to do:
- If it’s intentional (e.g. emergency fund or savings), consider placing it in a separate Asset Group so it’s excluded from investment recommendations
- If it’s misclassified, edit the asset if possible or contact support
- If the balance looks incorrect, re-sync the account or contact support@portfoliopilot.com
Tip: PortfolioPilot highlights idle cash because it can reduce long-term returns - but it’s fine to keep cash if it fits your strategy.