Major Asset ETFs Plan
Investment Model Portfolios
This plan is setup as a template to illustrate that for a relatively complete major asset classes represented by their corresponding ETFs, how MyPlanIQ strategies perform. The major asset classes represent the most important investable economic and financial segments using ETFs.
Investment options of Major Asset ETFs Plan
Total Available Funds: 17
Asset Class |
Ticker
| Description |
US EQUITY |
|
|
LARGE BLEND |
SPY |
SPY S&P 500 SPDRs |
|
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY |
|
|
Foreign Large Blend |
EFA |
EFA iShares MSCI EAFE Index |
|
Emerging Market |
|
|
DIVERSIFIED EMERGING MKTS |
EEM |
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index |
|
REAL ESTATE |
|
|
REAL ESTATE |
IYR |
IYR iShares Dow Jones US Real Estate |
|
COMMODITIES |
|
|
COMMODITIES BROAD BASKET |
DBC |
DBC PowerShares DB Commodity Idx Trking Fund |
|
FIXED INCOME |
|
|
Inflation-Protected Bond |
TIP |
TIP iShares Lehman TIPS Bond |
SHORT GOVERNMENT |
SHY |
SHY iShares Lehman 1-3 Year Treasury Bond |
Intermediate Government |
IEI |
IEI iShares Lehman 3-7 Year Treasury Bond |
LONG GOVERNMENT |
TLT |
TLT iShares Lehman 20+ Year Treas Bond |
Short-Term Bond |
CSJ |
CSJ iShares Lehman 1-3 Year Credit Bond |
Intermediate-Term Bond |
CFT |
CFT iShares Lehman Credit Bond |
Long-Term Bond |
LQD |
LQD iShares iBoxx $ Invest Grade Corp Bond |
WORLD BOND |
BWX |
BWX SPDR Lehman Intl Treasury Bond |
High Yield Bond |
HYG |
HYG iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bd |
Intermediate-Term Bond |
MBB |
MBB iShares Lehman MBS Bond |
Emerging Markets Bond |
PCY |
PCY PowerShares Emerging Mkts Sovereign Debt |
|
|
Investment model portfolios
We provide two types of investment model portfolios for Major Asset ETFs Plan participants. You can customize and follow a model portfolio in your plan account.
Types of portfolio strategies
- Strategic asset allocation portfolio: It invests in a diversified portfolio of multiple assets, buy-and-hold without frequently changing the asset allocation weights.
- Suitable: For long-term (more than 15 years, preferably more than 20 years), want to be tax efficient and can withstand interim drawdown or loss as high as 50% or more.
- Pros:
- Less error-prone
- Infrequent rebalancing or transactions
- Tax efficient for taxable brokerage investments
- Cons:
- Interim loss or drawdown can be substantial
- Possible low returns for an extended period, such as 10 years or longer
- Tactical asset allocation portfolio: it invests in a diversified portfolio of multiple assets, dynamically adjust stock and bond allocations to minimize losses during market stress.
- Suitable: For long-term (more than 10 years or preferably longer) capital. Investors are willing to rebalance as frequent as monthly.
- Pros:
- Reduce large interim loss or drawdown
- Less sensitive to investment entry point
- Likely to improve returns
- Cons
- Demand more frequent rebalancing or transactions
- Less tax efficient — more suitable in a tax-deferred account such as 401(k) or IRA
- Can experience a period of lower returns compared to a broad-based strategic allocation or a buy-and-hold benchmark, especially in some bull markets
These portfolios are proactively monitored and rebalanced on a monthly basis when needed, ensuring it remains in line with its target allocation.
Let us know (Email us) if you need help to create a custom model portfolio for your plan.
Example model portfolios
The following provides historical returns for example model portfolios with a moderate risk profile (at most 60% in stocks) and their comparison with benchmark index funds. You can customize these portfolios according to your own risk profile.
Strategic Asset Allocation Model Portfolio
The following portfolio is based on the MyPlanIQ Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) strategy.
Tactical Asset Allocation Model Portfolio
The following portfolio is based on the MyPlanIQ Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA) strategy.
The return data shown below all delayed by 3 months. Their latest dates are all the same: 10/31/2024.
AR inception is since 12/31/2000.
|
Ticker/Portfolio |
Last 1 Week |
1 Yr |
3 Yr |
5 Yr |
10 Yr |
15 Yr |
20 Yr |
Inception |
YTD |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
2018 |
2017 |
2016 |
2015 |
2014 |
2013 |
2012 |
2011 |
2010 |
2009 |
2008 |
2007 |
2006 |
2005 |
2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
2001 |
2000 |
1999 |
1998 |
1997 |
1996 |
1995 |
1994 |
1993 |
1992 |
1991 |
1990 |
1989 |
1988 |
1987 |
1986 |
1985 |
1984 |
1983 |
1982 |
1981 |
1980 |
1979 |
Annualized Return (%)
|
Major Asset E... Moderate
|
-1.52 |
15.87 |
4.65 |
6.97 |
4.23 |
6.40 |
8.37 |
9.12 |
NA |
11.01 |
7.73 |
-4.77 |
14.74 |
6.16 |
10.33 |
-9.64 |
6.41 |
5.60 |
-3.71 |
5.89 |
10.54 |
14.19 |
4.70 |
17.93 |
9.99 |
13.50 |
18.50 |
15.23 |
11.25 |
13.53 |
27.47 |
2.61 |
8.21 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
VFINX (VANGUA...R SHARES)
|
-1.79 |
37.82 |
8.86 |
15.20 |
12.89 |
14.04 |
10.46 |
8.70 |
NA |
24.84 |
26.12 |
-18.24 |
28.53 |
18.74 |
31.33 |
-4.55 |
21.66 |
11.83 |
1.23 |
13.52 |
32.17 |
15.82 |
1.96 |
14.91 |
26.52 |
-37.02 |
5.39 |
15.64 |
4.77 |
10.74 |
28.50 |
-22.17 |
-12.03 |
-9.05 |
21.08 |
28.62 |
33.18 |
22.87 |
37.45 |
1.18 |
10.15 |
8.24 |
32.05 |
-3.33 |
28.37 |
14.92 |
3.97 |
9.30 |
22.60 |
3.67 |
17.07 |
19.25 |
-8.55 |
27.89 |
-2.07 |
VSMGX (VANGUA...R SHARES)
|
-1.02 |
22.89 |
2.25 |
6.63 |
6.01 |
7.19 |
6.10 |
5.79 |
NA |
10.28 |
15.51 |
-16.01 |
10.08 |
13.59 |
19.30 |
-6.28 |
14.86 |
7.09 |
-2.21 |
6.38 |
14.73 |
9.78 |
0.12 |
13.14 |
20.35 |
-26.49 |
7.21 |
13.30 |
5.68 |
11.76 |
22.40 |
-10.34 |
-4.78 |
1.27 |
14.09 |
21.59 |
17.90 |
10.77 |
26.58 |
2.04 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Sharpe Ratio
|
Major Asset E... Moderate
|
NA |
0.63 |
0.12 |
0.39 |
0.25 |
NA |
NA |
0.77 |
0.05 |
0.53 |
0.47 |
-0.50 |
1.47 |
0.40 |
1.52 |
-1.11 |
1.03 |
0.61 |
-0.43 |
0.87 |
1.46 |
2.07 |
0.37 |
1.33 |
0.73 |
1.80 |
1.12 |
0.98 |
0.97 |
1.20 |
3.79 |
0.25 |
0.96 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
VFINX (VANGUA...R SHARES)
|
NA |
0.23 |
0.32 |
0.74 |
0.56 |
NA |
NA |
0.44 |
-0.70 |
1.44 |
1.69 |
-0.81 |
2.17 |
0.53 |
2.40 |
-0.34 |
3.16 |
0.89 |
0.08 |
1.19 |
2.90 |
1.25 |
0.08 |
0.82 |
0.97 |
-0.92 |
0.15 |
1.24 |
0.25 |
0.88 |
1.63 |
-0.90 |
-0.68 |
-0.59 |
0.98 |
1.24 |
1.62 |
1.63 |
4.33 |
-0.18 |
0.91 |
0.58 |
1.92 |
-0.53 |
1.73 |
0.60 |
0.00 |
0.31 |
1.49 |
-0.24 |
0.80 |
0.65 |
-1.27 |
1.19 |
-3.84 |
VSMGX (VANGUA...R SHARES)
|
NA |
0.29 |
0.15 |
0.51 |
0.38 |
NA |
NA |
0.49 |
-0.10 |
0.48 |
1.37 |
-1.22 |
1.32 |
0.70 |
2.78 |
-0.86 |
3.76 |
0.83 |
-0.26 |
1.01 |
2.16 |
1.23 |
0.01 |
1.18 |
1.12 |
-0.98 |
0.41 |
1.36 |
0.50 |
1.49 |
2.09 |
-0.75 |
-0.58 |
-0.23 |
1.08 |
1.57 |
1.57 |
0.93 |
4.20 |
4.63 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Standard Deviation(%)
|
Major Asset E... Moderate
|
NA |
8.35 |
9.63 |
10.97 |
9.58 |
NA |
NA |
9.78 |
8.54 |
8.38 |
7.43 |
12.42 |
9.99 |
14.91 |
5.89 |
9.84 |
5.58 |
8.82 |
8.77 |
6.78 |
7.21 |
6.84 |
12.58 |
13.44 |
13.64 |
6.99 |
13.85 |
12.21 |
9.33 |
10.47 |
7.06 |
5.95 |
6.17 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
VFINX (VANGUA...R SHARES)
|
NA |
19.39 |
18.60 |
17.94 |
18.44 |
NA |
NA |
18.12 |
28.69 |
12.67 |
13.09 |
24.19 |
13.11 |
34.69 |
12.48 |
17.11 |
6.68 |
13.11 |
15.51 |
11.39 |
11.07 |
12.74 |
23.36 |
18.07 |
27.22 |
40.99 |
16.02 |
10.04 |
10.29 |
11.10 |
17.04 |
25.96 |
21.55 |
22.20 |
18.17 |
20.48 |
18.21 |
11.77 |
7.77 |
9.92 |
8.83 |
9.93 |
14.69 |
16.06 |
13.09 |
17.07 |
33.80 |
16.55 |
11.67 |
12.80 |
13.62 |
18.09 |
14.61 |
16.53 |
23.80 |
VSMGX (VANGUA...R SHARES)
|
NA |
10.43 |
10.86 |
10.39 |
10.40 |
NA |
NA |
11.50 |
14.60 |
7.69 |
8.26 |
14.34 |
7.62 |
19.08 |
6.43 |
8.81 |
3.80 |
8.31 |
8.51 |
6.28 |
6.80 |
7.99 |
14.68 |
11.10 |
18.01 |
27.95 |
10.37 |
7.43 |
6.96 |
7.25 |
10.38 |
15.37 |
12.42 |
12.30 |
10.07 |
11.65 |
9.10 |
7.74 |
5.41 |
15.57 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Draw Down(%)
|
Major Asset E... Moderate
|
NA |
5.18 |
14.83 |
18.46 |
19.51 |
NA |
NA |
19.51 |
0.69 |
5.18 |
6.36 |
14.83 |
5.17 |
18.46 |
2.78 |
16.44 |
3.33 |
8.70 |
8.74 |
6.21 |
7.02 |
4.94 |
10.64 |
8.64 |
8.90 |
5.25 |
9.44 |
13.23 |
6.04 |
13.74 |
2.29 |
6.86 |
5.13 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
VFINX (VANGUA...R SHARES)
|
NA |
18.76 |
18.76 |
24.59 |
33.83 |
NA |
NA |
55.25 |
18.76 |
8.45 |
9.97 |
24.59 |
5.14 |
33.83 |
6.63 |
19.40 |
2.60 |
10.29 |
12.05 |
7.30 |
5.59 |
9.60 |
18.71 |
15.66 |
27.17 |
47.73 |
9.88 |
7.47 |
7.01 |
7.47 |
13.79 |
33.02 |
29.18 |
16.55 |
11.81 |
19.20 |
10.79 |
7.45 |
2.50 |
8.48 |
4.84 |
5.63 |
5.57 |
19.19 |
7.35 |
7.24 |
33.08 |
11.63 |
7.51 |
10.58 |
7.02 |
13.21 |
15.61 |
16.03 |
2.40 |
VSMGX (VANGUA...R SHARES)
|
NA |
9.62 |
13.24 |
22.29 |
22.43 |
NA |
NA |
41.18 |
9.62 |
4.17 |
8.15 |
21.74 |
3.53 |
22.43 |
3.12 |
11.47 |
1.14 |
6.20 |
8.34 |
4.70 |
5.67 |
6.27 |
12.90 |
8.64 |
19.61 |
36.81 |
6.11 |
6.13 |
4.74 |
5.89 |
8.91 |
20.06 |
17.93 |
8.77 |
6.26 |
11.99 |
6.02 |
4.75 |
1.82 |
1.89 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Yield(%)
|
Major Asset E... Moderate
|
NA |
2.52 |
2.41 |
2.24 |
1.96 |
NA |
NA |
0.00 |
NA |
1.74 |
2.19 |
2.26 |
2.58 |
1.49 |
1.91 |
1.77 |
1.27 |
1.66 |
1.82 |
2.39 |
1.95 |
2.67 |
2.60 |
2.49 |
3.26 |
3.10 |
3.19 |
2.88 |
3.56 |
2.72 |
2.79 |
3.37 |
2.98 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
VFINX (VANGUA...R SHARES)
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
VSMGX (VANGUA...R SHARES)
|
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |