Target Date Mutual Funds

Target date funds automatically adjust asset allocation — gradually shifting from stocks toward bonds as the target retirement year approaches. These all-in-one funds are the default QDIA in many 401(k) plans and suit hands-off investors who want a single-fund solution.

Name YTD Return 1Yr AR 3Yr AR 5Yr AR 10Yr AR 15Yr AR 20Yr AR Common Inception
VFORX (VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND INVESTOR SHARES) 8.63% 21.88% 15.97% 8.42% 10.89% 9.95% 8.43%
VFFVX (VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2055 FUND INVESTOR SHARES) 10.34% 25.79% 18.24% 9.91% 11.97% 10.66% NA
VTHRX (VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND INVESTOR SHARES) 6.92% 18.03% 13.54% 6.77% 9.17% 8.66% 7.52%
VTTHX (VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2035 FUND INVESTOR SHARES) 7.82% 19.98% 14.77% 7.61% 10.04% 9.33% 7.98%
VLXVX (VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2065 FUND INVESTOR SHARES) 10.34% 25.77% 18.22% 9.92% NA NA NA
FDKVX (FIDELITY FREEDOM 2060 FUND FIDELITY FREEDOM 2060 FUND) 9.60% 25.96% 18.46% 7.13% 10.12% NA NA
FDEWX (FIDELITY FREEDOM INDEX 2055 FUND INVESTOR CLASS) 10.69% 26.06% 18.02% 9.58% 11.81% 10.12% NA
FHAPX (FIDELITY FREEDOM BLEND 2050 FUND) 10.92% 27.06% 18.40% 9.51% NA NA NA
SWYAX (SCHWAB TARGET 2010 INDEX FUND INSTITUTIONAL SHARES) 4.71% 12.32% 9.53% 4.59% NA NA NA
SWYGX (SCHWAB TARGET 2040 INDEX FUND INSTITUTIONAL SHARES) 10.08% 23.02% 16.37% 8.83% NA NA NA
Data as of 06/17/2026, Common starting date is 09/04/2018

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