ZEP INC. 401(K) PLAN Investment Options
Available Funds in ZEP INC. 401(K) PLAN
Below is the lineup of investment options available to participants in ZEP INC. 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 |
|---|
| COLUMBIA COLUMBIA DIVIDEND INCOME CLASS R5 |
| AMERICAN FUNDS SMALL CAP VALUE FUND |
| AMERICAN FUNDS EUROPACIFIC GROWTH R6 |
| FIDELITY 500 INDEX FUND |
| FIDELITY INTERNATIONAL INDEX FUND |
| BLACKROCK MID CAP GROWTH EQUITY |
| FIDELITY US BOND INDEX FUND |
| FIDELITY SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND |
| METROPOLITAN WEST FUNDS METROPOLITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN BOND PLAN |
| FIDELITY SMALL CAP INDEX FUND |
| T. ROWE PRICE GROWTH STOCK FUND |
| WELLS FARGO ALLSPRING C&B MID CAP VALUE FUND |
| CHARLES SCHWAB PCRA SELF-DIRECTED BROKERAGE ACCOUNT |
| BLACKROCK BLACKROCK LIFEPATH 2025 INSTL |
| BLACKROCK BLACKROCK LIFEPATH 2030 INSTL |
| BLACKROCK BLACKROCK LIFEPATH 2035 INSTL |
| BLACKROCK BLACKROCK LIFEPATH 2040 INSTL |
| BLACKROCK BLACKROCK LIFEPATH 2045 INSTL |
| BLACKROCK BLACKROCK LIFEPATH 2050 INSTL |
| BLACKROCK BLACKROCK LIFEPATH 2055 INSTL |
| BLACKROCK BLACKROCK LIFEPATH 2060 INSTL |
| BLACKROCK BLACKROCK LIFEPATH 2065 INSTL |
| BLACKROCK BLACKROCK LIFEPATH RETIREMENT INSTL |
| INVESCO IVZ STABLE VALUE FUND |
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 ZEP INC. 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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