> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.neutral.trade/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.neutral.trade/for-capital-allocators/usdc-yield.md).

# USDC Yield

USDC Yield on Neutral Trade: deposit USDC into market-neutral, directional, RWA, or lending strategies. Your position is measured in USDC.

USDC Yield strategies take USDC deposits on Solana. Your position is measured in USDC, so returns and losses are in dollar terms. Choose a category by how much market exposure, liquidity, and variance you want.

## Categories

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Market Neutral</strong></td><td>Strategies that hedge out market direction and earn from funding, spreads, volatility, and market making.</td><td><a href="/for-capital-allocators/usdc-yield/market-neutral.md">Market Neutral</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Directional</strong></td><td>Systematic CTA strategies that take long and short market exposure on purpose. Higher variance.</td><td><a href="/for-capital-allocators/usdc-yield/directional.md">Directional</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>RWA</strong></td><td>Strategies that trade regulated traditional markets, with scheduled dealing dates.</td><td><a href="/for-capital-allocators/usdc-yield/rwa.md">RWA</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>NT Earn</strong></td><td>A no-fee USDC lending optimizer across Solana money markets. No trading.</td><td><a href="/for-capital-allocators/usdc-yield/nt-earn.md">NT Earn</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

Want one deposit across several strategies? [Neutral Autopilot](/for-capital-allocators/neutral-autopilot.md) allocates USDC across multiple underlying strategies for you.

Want to grow your SOL instead of USDC? See [SOL Yield](/for-capital-allocators/sol-yield.md).

## Choosing a Category

| Category       | Market exposure                    | Typical redemptions    | Variance |
| -------------- | ---------------------------------- | ---------------------- | -------- |
| Market Neutral | Hedged, low net exposure           | Weekly or twice weekly | Lower    |
| Directional    | Long and short exposure on purpose | Weekly                 | Higher   |
| RWA            | Traditional markets                | Quarterly, with notice | Varies   |
| NT Earn        | None. Lends USDC                   | Normally within 1 hour | Lowest   |

Exact terms for each vault are on its strategy page and in the vault's Details view in the app. See [Fees + Redemption Period](/additional-info/fees-+-redemption-period.md) and the [Risk Overview](/for-capital-allocators/risk-overview.md).

*Products referenced are not intended for individuals in the United States, Mainland China, Hong Kong, sanctioned, or other restricted jurisdictions. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument. Digital-asset strategies involve significant risk, including possible loss of principal. See the* [*Risk Warnings and Disclaimers Statement*](/legal/risk-warnings-and-disclaimers-statement.md)*.*