CONNECTAMERICA.COM 401(K) SAVINGS PLAN Investment Options
Available Funds in CONNECTAMERICA.COM 401(K) SAVINGS PLAN
Below is the lineup of investment options available to participants in CONNECTAMERICA.COM 401(K) SAVINGS 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 Option List |
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| (Form 5500) |
| (6) Net investment gain (loss) from common/collective trusts …………………… 2b |
| VICTORY ESTABLISHED VALUE R6 (GETGX) |
| VAN TARGET RETIRE 2030 |
| AMERICAN FUNDS NEW WORLD R6 (HVWBX) |
| FIDELITY BLUE CHIP GROWTH K6 (FBGRX) |
| VAN LIFESTRAT CONSERV GR – INV |
| FID 500 IND |
| VANGUARD MID CAP VALUE IND ADM (VMVIX) |
| VANGUARD LIFESTRATEGY MOD GROW (VASIX) |
| VAN TARGET RETIRE 2020 |
| VAN INFL PROTECTED SEC – ADMR |
| VAN TARGET RETIRE 2045 (VTIVX) |
| VANGUARD INTERMEDIATE TERM BON (VBIIX) |
| VAN TARGET RETIRE 2050 (PDTIX) |
| VANG HI YLD CORP ADM |
| FEDERATED KAUFMANN SMALLCAP R6 (KLCIX) |
| VAN TARG RETIRE 2060 |
| VANGUARD INTL GRTH ADM (VAARX) |
| VANGUARD SMALL CAP INDEX ADMRL (VISVX) |
| T ROWE PRICE GLOBAL STOCK I (PRGSX) |
| VAN TARGET RETIRE INC |
| VAN TARGET RETIRE 2035 |
| ALS SPECIAL SMALL CAP VALUE R6 (ESPIX) |
| VAN TARGET RETIRE 2025 (VTTVX) |
| VANGUARD LIFESTRATEGY GROWTH (VSCGX) |
| BLACKROCK MIDCAP GROWTH EQ K (PGWIX) |
| HARTFORD CORE EQUITY FUND R6 (HGIYX) |
| VAN TARGET RETIRE 2055 |
| JPMORGAN EQUITY INCOME FUND R6 (HLIEX) |
| VAN TARGET RETIRE 2040 (HARYX) |
| VANGUARD VALUE INDEX FUND ADMR (VTRIX) |
| VANGUARD EXT MKT IDX – ADMIRAL (VTSSX) |
| NUVEEN INT EQ INDEX R6 |
| VANGUARD GROWTH INDEX FUND ADM (VTGLX) |
| MET GG SV 25554 – J |
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 CONNECTAMERICA.COM 401(K) SAVINGS 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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