VALLEY FORGE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TIAA-CREF SECTION 403 B DC RETIREMENT PLAN Investment Options
Available Funds in VALLEY FORGE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TIAA-CREF SECTION 403 B DC RETIREMENT PLAN
Below is the lineup of investment options available to participants in VALLEY FORGE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TIAA-CREF SECTION 403 B DC RETIREMENT 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 |
|---|
| TIAA Traditional Nonbenefit-Responsive N/R |
| CREF CREF Bond Market N/R |
| CREF CREF Equity Index N/R |
| CREF CREF Global Equities N/R |
| CREF CREF Growth N/R |
| CREF CREF Inflation-Linked Bond N/R |
| CREF CREF Social Choice N/R |
| CREF CREF Stock N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen Core Bond Plus N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen Core Equity N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen Equity Index N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen International Equity N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen Large Cap Growth N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen Large Cap Res Eq N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen Large Cap Value N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen Lifecycle 2010 N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen Lifecycle 2020 N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen Lifecycle 2030 N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen Lifecycle 2035 N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen Lifecycle 2040 N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen Lifecycle 2045 N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen Lifecycle 2050 N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen Lifecycle 2055 N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen Lifecycle 2060 N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen Lifecycle Rtmt Inc N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen Mid Cap Growth N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen Mid Cap Value N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen Quant Small Cap Eq N/R |
| Nuveen TIAA Access Nuveen Small Cap Blended N/R |
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 VALLEY FORGE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TIAA-CREF SECTION 403 B DC RETIREMENT 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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