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Merrill Edge Total Return Bond Plan
Investment Model Portfolios

This is an application to Etrade All Star Funds. All of funds have a 90 day minimum holding period,  which is the default option.

Investment options of Merrill Edge Total Return Bond Plan

Total Available Funds: 7
Asset Class Ticker Description
FIXED INCOME
Intermediate-Term Bond PTTAX PIMCO Total Return A
Intermediate-Term Bond TGMNX TCW Total Return Bond N
Intermediate-Term Bond PBDAX PIMCO Investment Grade Corp Bd A
Intermediate-Term Bond DLTNX DoubleLine Total Return Bond N
Intermediate-Term Bond MWTRX Metropolitan West Total Return Bond M
Multisector Bond PONAX PIMCO Income A
Multisector Bond BASIX BlackRock Strategic Inc Opps Inv A

Investment model portfolios

We provide two types of investment model portfolios for Merrill Edge Total Return Bond 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 Total Return Bond Plan Strategic Asset Allocation - Optimal Moderate NA 11.86% -0.81% -0.69% 1.11% 3.80% 4.22% 5.07%
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 Total Return Bond Plan Tactical Asset Allocation Moderate NA 6.42% 2.53% 2.02% 2.22% 3.60% 4.00% 4.94%
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

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 Inception
Merrill Edge Total Return Bond Plan Asset Allocation Composite Moderate NA 6.48% 1.62% 2.43% 3.69% 5.81% 6.05% 5.98%
VFINX (VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND INVESTOR SHARES) NA 34.25% 10.57% 15.70% 13.31% 14.08% 10.54% 8.97%
VSMGX (VANGUARD LIFESTRATEGY MODERATE GROWTH FUND INVESTOR SHARES) NA 18.09% 3.51% 6.88% 6.22% 7.13% 6.08% 5.92%
Data as of 11/29/2024, AR inception is 12/31/2000