Schwab Core Mutual Funds
Investment Model Portfolios

Select one or two core index funds for each asset class. 

Investment options of Schwab Core Mutual Funds

Total Available Funds: 14
Asset Class Ticker Description
US EQUITY
LARGE BLEND SWPPX Schwab S&P 500 Index
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY
Foreign Large Blend SWISX Schwab International Index
Emerging Market
DIVERSIFIED EMERGING MKTS TEQKX TIAA-CREF Emerging Markets Eq Idx Retail
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE TCREX TIAA-CREF Real Estate Sec Retail
FIXED INCOME
Intermediate-Term Bond DLTNX DoubleLine Total Return Bond N
Intermediate-Term Bond TGMNX TCW Total Return Bond N
Intermediate-Term Bond MWTRX Metropolitan West Total Return Bond M
Multisector Bond PONAX PIMCO Income A
Multisector Bond LSBRX Loomis Sayles Bond Retail
Intermediate-Term Bond PBDAX PIMCO Investment Grade Corp Bd A
Intermediate-Term Bond PTTAX PIMCO Total Return A
Intermediate-Term Bond WABRX Western Asset Core Bond R
Intermediate-Term Bond PDBZX Prudential Total Return Bond Z
Intermediate Government IEI iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond

Investment model portfolios

We provide two types of investment model portfolios for Schwab Core 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
Schwab Core Mutual Funds Strategic Asset Allocation – Optimal Moderate NA 22.87% 3.04% 5.47% 5.25% 7.41% 7.17%
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

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 Core Mutual Funds Tactical Asset Allocation Moderate NA -1.01% 2.24% 8.51% 5.44% 7.38% 9.05%
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

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
Schwab Core Mutual Funds Asset Allocation Composite Moderate 5.14% -2.53% 5.39% 1.98% 4.95% 5.60% 6.83%
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