Vanguard Select Mutual Funds
Investment Model Portfolios

The plan consists of all of Vanguard Select Funds Investor Class and Vanguard REIT Index Inv (VGSIX) fund. Investors who are qualified should invest in lower cost Admiral class shares instead. 

Investment options of Vanguard Select Mutual Funds

Total Available Funds: 15
Asset Class Ticker Description
FIXED INCOME
Intermediate-Term Bond VBMFX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Inv
WORLD BOND VTIBX Vanguard Total Intl Bd Idx Investor
Intermediate-Term Bond VFICX Vanguard Interm-Term Invmt-Grade Inv
Inflation-Protected Bond VTIPX Vanguard Shrt-Term Infl-Prot Sec Idx Inv
Short-Term Bond VFSTX Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Inv
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY
Foreign Large Blend VGTSX Vanguard Total Intl Stock Index Inv
Foreign Large Growth VWIGX Vanguard International Growth Inv
Foreign Large Value VTRIX Vanguard International Value Inv
US EQUITY
LARGE BLEND VTSMX Vanguard Total Stock Mkt Idx Inv
Small Growth VEXPX Vanguard Explorer Inv
MID-CAP BLEND VIMSX Vanguard Mid Cap Index Inv
SMALL BLEND NAESX Vanguard Small Cap Index Inv
LARGE VALUE VWNFX Vanguard Windsor II Investor
Emerging Market
DIVERSIFIED EMERGING MKTS VEIEX Vanguard Emerging Mkts Stock Idx
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE VGSIX Vanguard REIT Index Inv

Investment model portfolios

We provide two types of investment model portfolios for Vanguard Select Mutual Funds participants. You can customize and follow a model portfolio in your plan account.

Types of portfolio strategies

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.

Name YTD Return 1Yr AR 3Yr AR 5Yr AR 10Yr AR 15Yr AR 20Yr AR Common Inception
Vanguard Select Mutual Funds Strategic Asset Allocation – Optimal Moderate NA 3.11% 2.73% 8.62% 5.16% 5.90% 6.05%
VFINX (VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND INVESTOR SHARES) NA 8.32% 8.91% 18.53% 12.39% 13.02% 10.12%
VSMGX (VANGUARD LIFESTRATEGY MODERATE GROWTH FUND INVESTOR SHARES) NA 6.30% 4.36% 9.01% 5.84% 6.67% 5.91%
Data as of 03/31/2025, Common starting date is 12/31/2000

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
Vanguard Select Mutual Funds Tactical Asset Allocation Moderate NA 18.70% 2.55% 6.52% 6.17% 8.16% 9.55%
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%
Data as of 10/31/2024, Common starting date is 12/31/2000

Asset Allocation Composite Model Portfolio

The following model portfolio is based on the MyPlanIQ Asset Allocation Composite (AAC) strategy.

Name YTD Return 1Yr AR 3Yr AR 5Yr AR 10Yr AR 15Yr AR 20Yr AR Common Inception
Vanguard Select Mutual Funds Asset Allocation Composite Moderate 5.50% 18.38% 12.23% 3.91% 6.54% 6.26% 7.56%
VFINX (VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND INVESTOR SHARES) 0.66% 18.70% 21.52% 13.49% 15.39% 13.55% 10.70%
VSMGX (VANGUARD LIFESTRATEGY MODERATE GROWTH FUND INVESTOR SHARES) 3.88% 18.57% 14.30% 6.87% 8.64% 7.15% 6.36%
Data as of 02/27/2026, Common starting date is 12/31/2000