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Merrill Edge No Load (Load Waived) NTF Muni High Yield Bond Funds Plan
Investment Model Portfolios


This plan consists of a list of High Yield Bond Funds which are no load (or load waived) and NTF. All funds are subject to a 90 days minimum holding period, set by Merrill Edge.

Investment options of Merrill Edge No Load (Load Waived) NTF Muni High Yield Bond Funds Plan

Total Available Funds: 10
Asset Class Ticker Description
FIXED INCOME
High Yield Muni ABHYX American Century High-Yield Muni Inv
High Yield Muni ABTHX AllianceBern High Income Municipal A
High Yield Muni CXHYX Delaware National Hi-Yld Muni Bd A
High Yield Muni ETHYX Eaton Vance High-Yield Municipal Inc A
High Yield Muni GWMNX Managers AMG GW&K Muni Enhanced Yld Inv
High Yield Muni JHTFX JHancock High-Yield Muni Bond A
High Yield Muni LHIAX Columbia High Yield Municipal A
High Yield Muni MDYHX BlackRock High Yield Municipal Inv A
High Yield Muni NHMAX Nuveen High Yield Municipal Bond A
High Yield Muni NHYMX Northern High Yield Muni

Investment model portfolios

We provide two types of investment model portfolios for Merrill Edge No Load (Load Waived) NTF Muni High Yield Bond Funds Plan 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 Inception
Merrill Edge No Load (Load Waived) NTF Muni High Yield Bond Funds Plan Strategic Asset Allocation - Optimal Moderate NA 6.58% 3.84% 2.37% 1.53% 1.03% 1.26% 1.30%
VFINX (VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND INVESTOR SHARES) NA 37.82% 8.86% 15.20% 12.89% 14.04% 10.46% 8.70%
VSMGX (VANGUARD LIFESTRATEGY MODERATE GROWTH FUND INVESTOR SHARES) NA 22.89% 2.25% 6.63% 6.01% 7.19% 6.10% 5.79%
Data as of 10/31/2024, AR inception 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 Inception
Merrill Edge No Load (Load Waived) NTF Muni High Yield Bond Funds Plan Tactical Asset Allocation Moderate NA 6.58% -3.15% -1.82% 0.14% 0.35% 0.52% 1.11%
VFINX (VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND INVESTOR SHARES) NA 37.82% 8.86% 15.20% 12.89% 14.04% 10.46% 8.70%
VSMGX (VANGUARD LIFESTRATEGY MODERATE GROWTH FUND INVESTOR SHARES) NA 22.89% 2.25% 6.63% 6.01% 7.19% 6.10% 5.79%
Data as of 10/31/2024, AR inception is 12/31/2000