VILLAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL 403(B) DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN Investment Options
Available Funds in VILLAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL 403(B) DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
Below is the lineup of investment options available to participants in VILLAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL 403(B) DEFINED CONTRIBUTION 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 (contract value) |
| CREF CREF Stock |
| CREF CREF Social Choice |
| CREF CREF Global Equities |
| CREF CREF Growth |
| CREF CREF Equity Index |
| CREF CREF Inflation-Linked Bond |
| TIAA-CREF CREF Core Bond R1 |
| TIAA-CREF CREF Core Bond R4 |
| TIAA-CREF CREF Global Equities R4 |
| TIAA-CREF CREF Inflation-Linked Bond R4 |
| TIAA-CREF CREF Social Choice R4 |
| TIAA-CREF CREF Stock R4 |
| TIAA-CREF TIAA-CREF Bond Index-Inst |
| TIAA-CREF TIAA-CREF Lfcyle Idx 2010-Inst |
| TIAA-CREF TIAA-CREF Lfcyle Idx 2015-Inst |
| TIAA-CREF TIAA-CREF Lfcyle Idx 2020-Inst |
| TIAA-CREF TIAA-CREF Lfcyle Idx 2025-Inst |
| TIAA-CREF TIAA-CREF Lfcyle Idx 2030-Inst |
| TIAA-CREF TIAA-CREF Lfcyle Idx 2035-Inst |
| TIAA-CREF TIAA-CREF Lfcyle Idx 2040-Inst |
| TIAA-CREF TIAA-CREF Lfcyle Idx 2045-Inst |
| TIAA-CREF TIAA-CREF Lfcyle Idx 2050-Inst |
| TIAA-CREF TIAA-CREF Lfcyle Idx 2055-Inst |
| TIAA-CREF TIAA-CREF Lfcyle Idx 2060-Inst |
| TIAA-CREF TIAA-CREF Lfcyle Idx 2065-Inst |
| TIAA-CREF TIAA-CREF Lg-Cap Gr Idx-Inst |
| TIAA-CREF TIAA-CREF Lg-Cap Val Idx-Inst |
| TIAA-CREF TIAA-CREF S&P 500 Idx-Inst |
| TIAA-CREF TIAA-CREF Sm-Cap Bl Idx-Inst |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Idx Adm |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Grw Idx Adm |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Idx Adm |
| American American EuroPac Growth R6 |
| PGIM PGIM High Yield R6 |
| DFA Inflation ProtSecPortInst |
| DFA US Sml Cap Grw Port Instl |
| Principal Sm Cap Value II Inst |
| Metropolitan Metropolitan West Tot Ret Bnd I |
| T Rowe T Rowe Price Value Fund I |
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 VILLAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL 403(B) DEFINED CONTRIBUTION 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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