AUDIO ENHANCEMENT 401(K) PLAN Investment Options
Available Funds in AUDIO ENHANCEMENT 401(K) PLAN
Below is the lineup of investment options available to participants in AUDIO ENHANCEMENT 401(K) PLAN. This typically includes a mix of mutual funds, index funds, and collective investment trusts (CITs) — which are pooled investment vehicles custom-built for large retirement plans, often with lower expense ratios than their retail mutual fund equivalents.
When evaluating these options, focus on expense ratios (lower is better), asset class coverage (U.S. stocks, international stocks, bonds, and stable value), and whether low-cost index funds are available. Research consistently shows that low-cost, broadly diversified index funds outperform most actively managed funds over the long term.
| Investment Description |
|---|
| John Hancock Hancock |
| John Hancock Vanguard Target Ret 2055 |
| John Hancock Vanguard Target Ret 2030 |
| John Hancock Vanguard Target Ret 2050 |
| John Hancock Vanguard Target Ret 2040 |
| John Hancock Vanguard Target Ret 2025 |
| John Hancock Vanguard Target Ret 2060 |
| John Hancock Nuveen Large-Cap Growth Idx |
| John Hancock JH Lifestyle Blend Moderate |
| John Hancock Vanguard Target Ret 2035 |
| John Hancock AF American Balanced Fund |
| John Hancock Vanguard Target Ret 2045 |
| John Hancock MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund |
| John Hancock American Funds New Perspective |
| John Hancock Vanguard Target Ret Income |
| John Hancock Vanguard Small Cap Value Index |
| John Hancock Vanguard Target Ret 2065 |
| John Hancock Capital World Growth & Income |
| John Hancock Strategic Income Opp Fund |
| John Hancock JH Lifestyle Blend Aggressive |
| John Hancock Science & Technology Fund |
| John Hancock Franklin Utilities Fund |
| John Hancock Vanguard Explorer Fund |
| John Hancock Fidelity Mid Cap |
| John Hancock Federated High Yield Bond |
| John Hancock Vanguard Target Ret 2020 |
| John Hancock Vanguard Energy Fund |
| John Hancock Nuveen Small-Cap Blend Idx |
| John Hancock Vanguard Equity-Income Fund |
| John Hancock iShares Gold Trust |
| John Hancock Bond Fund |
| John Hancock Vanguard Mid-Cap Value |
| John Hancock Vanguard Tot Wld Stk Index |
| John Hancock JH Lifestyle Blend Conservative |
How to Build a Smart Portfolio in Your 401(k)
Your investment lineup is only as good as how you use it. Here are the key steps to building a portfolio that works for your retirement goals:
- Know your risk tolerance and timeline. If you are decades from retirement, you can generally afford more stock exposure. Closer to retirement, you may want to shift toward bonds and stable value for capital preservation.
- Diversify across asset classes. Spread investments across U.S. stocks, international stocks, bonds, and possibly real estate or stable value. This reduces the impact of any single market downturn.
- Favor low-cost index funds. Even a 0.5% difference in annual fees compounds to tens of thousands of dollars over a 30-year career. If your plan offers an S&P 500 index fund or a total stock market index fund at low cost, that is typically a strong core holding.
- Consider a target-date fund if you prefer simplicity. Target-date funds automatically adjust your stock/bond allocation as you approach retirement, making them a solid one-fund solution for hands-off investors.
- Rebalance at least annually. Over time, your portfolio drifts from its target allocation as some assets outperform others. Rebalancing keeps your risk level consistent.
Learn more in our Four-Step Guide for 401(k) Retirement Investing, or use the Asset Allocation Calculator to find the right mix for your age and risk tolerance.
Model Asset Allocation Portfolios
Not sure how to allocate your investments? These model portfolios are built from core, broadly diversified asset classes using ultra-low-cost index funds. Choose a template that matches your risk tolerance, then adapt it to the specific funds available in AUDIO ENHANCEMENT 401(K) PLAN. See Asset Allocation Portfolio Templates for a detailed guide.
| Name | YTD Return | 1Yr AR | 3Yr AR | 5Yr AR | 10Yr AR | 15Yr AR | 20Yr AR | Common | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Core Asset Portfolio | 4.74% | 18.86% | 12.42% | 5.72% | 8.01% | 7.30% | 6.92% | … | … |
| Five Core Asset Portfolio | 4.70% | 18.79% | 12.38% | 5.55% | 7.97% | 7.19% | 6.94% | … | … |
| Three Core Asset Portfolio | 4.57% | 19.80% | 13.11% | 6.19% | 8.52% | 7.64% | 7.10% | … | … |
| Two Core Asset Portfolio | 3.87% | 19.18% | 13.68% | 6.85% | 9.34% | 8.84% | 7.95% | … | … |
| Yale Endowment Template | 5.35% | 17.45% | 11.87% | 5.56% | 8.33% | 7.96% | 7.55% | … | … |
| S&P 500 Index | 5.96% | 30.43% | 21.65% | 12.98% | 15.09% | 13.73% | 10.93% | … | … |
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