Schwab No Load NTF Emerging Market Bond Funds Plan Investment Model Portfolios

This plan consists of a handful of Fidelity Fund Pick High Yield Bond Funds which are NTF (that means no load also). All funds are set to have a 90 days minimum holding period.

Investment options of Schwab No Load NTF Emerging Market Bond Funds Plan

Total Available Funds: 26

Asset Class

Ticker

Description

FIXED INCOME
Emerging Markets Bond	ADLAX	Aberdeen Emerg Mkts Dbt Lcl Ccy A
Emerging Markets Bond	ECDAX	Ashmore Emerging Mkts Corp Debt A
Emerging Markets Bond	ELBAX	Ashmore Emerging Mkts Lcl Ccy Bd A
Emerging Markets Bond	EMKAX	Ashmore Emerging Markets Tot Ret A
Emerging Markets Bond	BAEDX	BlackRock Emerging Market Debt Inv A
Emerging Markets Bond	DLENX	DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Inc N
Emerging Markets Bond	DDBAX	Dreyfus Emerg Market Debt Local Curr A
Emerging Markets Bond	DOEAX	Dreyfus Opportunistic Emerg Mkts Dbt A
Emerging Markets Bond	SZEAX	DWS Enhanced Emerg Mkts Fixed Inc A
Emerging Markets Bond	IHIAX	Federated Emerging Market Debt A
Emerging Markets Bond	FFXRX	Forward EM Corporate Debt Investor
Emerging Markets Bond	JECAX	JPMorgan Emerging Mkts Lcl Ccy Dbt A
Emerging Markets Bond	LEDOX	Lazard Emerging Markets Debt Open
Emerging Markets Bond	LETOX	Lazard Explorer Total Return Open
Emerging Markets Bond	IEDBX	Morgan Stanley Inst Emerg Mkts Debt P
Emerging Markets Bond	NERAX	Neuberger Berman Emerging Mkts Inc A
Emerging Markets Bond	PYEMX	Payden Emerging Markets Bond
Emerging Markets Bond	PLBDX	PIMCO Emerging Local Bond D
Emerging Markets Bond	PEMDX	PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond D
Emerging Markets Bond	PFSYX	PIMCO Emerg Mkts Full Spectrum Bd D
Emerging Markets Bond	PEMWX	Putnam Emerging Markets Income A
Emerging Markets Bond	SARVX	Schroder Absolute Ret EMD and Ccy Adv
Emerging Markets Bond	SMSVX	Schroder Emerging Mkts Multi-Sect Bd Adv
Emerging Markets Bond	TGINX	TCW Emerging Markets Income N
Emerging Markets Bond	TGWNX	TCW Emerging Markets Local Ccy Inc N
Emerging Markets Bond	EMBAX	Van Eck Unconstrained Emerg Mkts Bond A

Investment model portfolios

We provide two types of investment model portfolios for Schwab No Load NTF Emerging Market Bond Funds 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.

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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.

Name	YTD Return	1Yr AR	3Yr AR	5Yr AR	10Yr AR	15Yr AR	20Yr AR	Common	Inception
Schwab No Load NTF Emerging Market Bond Funds Plan Tactical Asset Allocation Moderate	NA	10.43%	3.13%	1.91%	1.05%	0.85%	1.01%	…	…
VFINX (VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND INVESTOR SHARES)	NA	37.82%	8.86%	15.20%	12.89%	14.04%	10.46%	…	…
VSMGX (VANGUARD LIFESTRATEGY MODERATE GROWTH FUND INVESTOR SHARES)	NA	22.89%	2.25%	6.63%	6.01%	7.19%	6.10%	…	…

	Ticker/Portfolio	Last 1 Week	1 Yr	3 Yr	5 Yr	10 Yr	15 Yr	20 Yr	Common	Inception	YTD	2025	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 (%)	Schwab No Loa… Moderate	0.14	10.43	3.13	1.91	1.05	0.85	1.01	…	…	NA	0.19	5.32	6.16	-2.01	-1.31	0.86	3.30	0.30	2.32	-0.39	-2.57	-2.16	-1.44	2.41	-0.15	2.02	5.97	-6.78	1.71	2.81	4.00	0.95	0.69	3.41	1.09	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	…	…	NA	17.72	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	…	…	NA	16.26	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	Schwab No Loa… Moderate	NA	-0.54	-0.37	-0.41	-0.26	NA	NA	…	…	NA	0.19	-0.76	0.66	-2.44	-1.85	0.74	2.62	-1.66	2.00	-0.32	-1.55	-1.74	-1.18	1.97	-0.27	0.78	5.33	-2.20	-0.92	-0.28	1.35	0.31	0.00	2.50	-0.75	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	1.89	1.22	0.63	0.75	NA	NA	…	…	1.30	0.80	1.67	1.73	-0.82	2.17	0.53	2.39	-0.35	3.16	0.89	0.08	1.19	2.90	1.25	0.08	0.82	0.97	-0.92	0.14	1.22	0.24	0.88	1.63	-0.90	-0.68	-0.60	0.97	1.23	1.61	1.62	4.31	-0.19	0.90	0.57	1.91	-0.55	1.71	0.59	-0.01	0.30	1.47	-0.26	0.79	0.63	-1.30	1.17	-3.84
	VSMGX (VANGUA…R SHARES)	NA	1.70	1.15	0.38	0.62	NA	NA	…	…	1.08	1.36	0.87	1.45	-1.22	1.32	0.70	2.77	-0.87	3.75	0.83	-0.26	1.01	2.16	1.23	0.01	1.18	1.12	-0.98	0.39	1.34	0.49	1.49	2.09	-0.75	-0.59	-0.24	1.06	1.56	1.56	0.91	4.18	4.60	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
Standard Deviation(%)	Schwab No Loa… Moderate	NA	1.65	2.10	1.71	1.49	NA	NA	…	…	NA	0.68	1.67	2.91	1.39	0.72	0.85	0.72	0.61	0.85	1.86	1.68	1.25	1.25	1.19	0.68	2.47	1.10	3.50	1.39	1.65	1.35	0.02	0.00	0.92	1.62	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	12.22	14.87	16.92	18.13	NA	NA	…	…	13.93	18.66	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	8.47	8.97	10.05	10.33	NA	NA	…	…	10.48	9.89	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(%)	Schwab No Loa… Moderate	NA	1.11	3.41	4.86	5.68	NA	NA	…	…	NA	0.02	1.11	3.41	3.47	1.74	0.60	0.29	0.65	0.59	1.95	4.03	3.22	3.16	1.75	0.91	3.31	0.43	10.39	2.31	2.34	1.24	0.00	0.00	0.42	2.23	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	8.92	18.76	24.59	33.83	NA	NA	…	…	8.92	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	6.64	9.62	22.29	22.43	NA	NA	…	…	6.64	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(%)	Schwab No Loa… Moderate	NA	4.32	2.94	1.90	1.75	NA	NA	…	…	NA	NA	2.49	4.29	1.45	0.52	0.23	1.97	1.67	1.34	1.01	1.61	1.13	1.92	0.99	0.62	1.26	0.92	1.44	3.47	3.51	3.12	0.95	0.69	1.66	2.80	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)	0.00	1.18	1.60	1.52	2.78	3.91	3.46	…	…	0.27	1.20	1.41	1.69	1.26	1.48	2.12	2.28	1.81	2.00	2.14	1.97	1.96	2.19	2.30	1.92	1.88	2.45	1.88	1.91	1.83	1.79	1.91	1.71	1.28	1.08	0.97	2.11	1.93	2.77	2.64	3.14	3.13	3.83	3.10	5.86	3.71	4.46	4.31	2.79	3.90	4.71	4.49	5.04	5.34	4.64	5.79	0.00
	VSMGX (VANGUA…R SHARES)	0.00	5.51	6.00	4.34	4.54	4.38	4.18	…	…	0.00	5.80	7.43	4.45	2.18	4.11	3.77	2.85	2.41	2.40	2.34	2.10	2.20	2.14	2.47	2.22	2.38	2.79	2.66	3.04	2.89	2.53	3.74	2.48	2.67	2.88	6.36	5.93	7.27	3.78	3.63	3.65	2.91	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA

Data as of 10/31/2024, Common starting date is 12/31/2000

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