David Swensen Index Funds
Investment Model Portfolios

Based on: http://seekingalpha.com/article/310969-tactical-asset-allocation-using-david-swensen-s-lazy-portfolio-etfs



Investment options of David Swensen Index Funds

Total Available Funds: 6
Asset Class Ticker Description
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE VGSIX Vanguard REIT Index Inv
Emerging Market
DIVERSIFIED EMERGING MKTS VEIEX Vanguard Emerging Mkts Stock Idx
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY
Foreign Large Blend VGTSX Vanguard Total Intl Stock Index Inv
FIXED INCOME
Inflation-Protected Bond VIPSX Vanguard Inflation-Protected Secs Inv
LONG GOVERNMENT VUSTX Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Inv
US EQUITY
LARGE BLEND VTSMX Vanguard Total Stock Mkt Idx Inv

Investment model portfolios

We provide two types of investment model portfolios for David Swensen Index 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.

The return data shown below all delayed by 3 months. Their latest dates are all the same: 10/31/2024.
AR inception is since 12/31/2000.
Name YTD Return 1Yr AR 3Yr AR 5Yr AR 10Yr AR 15Yr AR 20Yr AR Inception
David Swensen Index Funds Strategic Asset Allocation - Optimal Moderate NA 20.77% 2.09% 6.66% 5.68% 6.85% 6.66% 6.78%
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%

Tactical Asset Allocation Model Portfolio

The following portfolio is based on the MyPlanIQ Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA) strategy.

The return data shown below all delayed by 3 months. Their latest dates are all the same: 10/31/2024.
AR inception is since 12/31/2000.
Name YTD Return 1Yr AR 3Yr AR 5Yr AR 10Yr AR 15Yr AR 20Yr AR Inception
David Swensen Index Funds Tactical Asset Allocation Moderate NA 25.09% 1.46% 6.79% 4.37% 5.18% 6.96% 7.60%
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%