MICROSOFT CORPORATION SAVINGS PLUS 401K PLAN Investment Options
Available Funds in MICROSOFT CORPORATION SAVINGS PLUS 401K PLAN
Below is the lineup of investment options available to participants in MICROSOFT CORPORATION SAVINGS PLUS 401K 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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| BlackRock LifePath Index 2025 Unitized Account M (LPBIX) |
| BlackRock LifePath Index 2030 Unitized Account M (STLDX) |
| BlackRock LifePath Index 2035 Unitized Account M (LPJCX) |
| BlackRock LifePath Index 2040 Unitized Account M (STLEX) |
| BlackRock LifePath Index 2045 Unitized Account M (LPHRX) |
| BlackRock LifePath Index 2050 Unitized Account M (LPRFX) |
| BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Unitized Account M (LEVAX) |
| BlackRock LifePath Index 2060 Unitized Account M (BAPAX) |
| BlackRock LifePath Index 2065 Unitized Account M (LIWAX) |
| BlackRock LifePath Index Retirement Unitized Account M (STLAX) |
| BlackRock Short-term Investment Fund (VFSTX) |
| Fidelity Contrafund Pool Class S (FCNTX) |
| Fidelity Growth Company Pool Class S (FDGFX) |
| PIMCO Inflation Response CIT Class I (PCRMX) |
| Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth Index Trust (VQNPX) |
| Vanguard Russell 1000 Value Index Trust (VTRIX) |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth Index Trust (VQNPX) |
| PIMCO All Asset All Authority Fund Institutional Class (PAUIX) |
| Vanguard 500 Index Institutional Select Shares (VFFSX) |
| Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Fund Institutional Plus Shares (VBIPX) |
| Artisan Mid Cap Account (ARTQX) |
| SMID Cap Value Account (RMVSX) |
| PIMCO Total Return Account (IPCSX) |
| International Growth Account (UMINX) |
| International Value Account (VTRIX) |
| FID BANK TRST ST INV FUND |
| Microsoft Stock |
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 MICROSOFT CORPORATION SAVINGS PLUS 401K 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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