THE KROGER CO. 401K RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT PLAN
Investment Model Portfolios

Total Available Funds: 21
Asset Class Ticker Description
Emerging Market
DIVERSIFIED EMERGING MKTS ABEMX ABERDEEN EMERGNG MRKT CL INSTL
Others
World Allocation MALOX BLACKROCK GLOBAL ALLOC I
not found no ticker CONSOLIDATED RETIREMENT DTE FD
ROOT CASH FIXED INCOME FUND
ROOT KR KROGER CO. COMMON
Target Date 2000-2010 VTOVX POST RETIREDATEFUND 2000
Target Date 2000-2010 VTOVX POST RETIREDATEFUND 2005
Target Date 2000-2010 VTENX RETIREMENTDATEFUND 2010
Target Date 2011-2015 VTXVX RETIREMENTDATEFUND 2015
Target Date 2016-2020 VTWNX RETIREMENTDATEFUND 2020
Target Date 2021-2025 VTTVX RETIREMENTDATEFUND 2025
Target Date 2026-2030 VTHRX RETIREMENTDATEFUND 2030
Target Date 2031-2035 VTTHX RETIREMENTDATEFUND 2035
Target Date 2036-2040 VFORX RETIREMENTDATEFUND 2040
Target Date 2041-2045 VTIVX RETIREMENTDATEFUND 2045
Target Date 2046-2050 VFIFX RETIREMENTDATEFUND 2050
Target Date 2051+ VFFVX RETIREMENTDATEFUND 2055
Long/Short Equity PEVEX US ALL CAP EQUITY FUND
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY
Foreign Large Blend BDOAX BLACKROCK MSCI ACWI IMI FD M
Foreign Large Blend DODFX DODGE & COX INTERNATIONAL ST
FIXED INCOME
Intermediate-Term Bond AGG NORTHERN TR CL AGG BD IDX II

The following is a moderate-risk model portfolio constructed from the investment options of THE KROGER CO. 401K RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNT PLAN.

This portfolio is proactively monitored and rebalanced on a monthly basis when needed, ensuring it remains in line with its target allocation. We offer customization features, allowing subscribers to tailor the portfolio to align with their own risk tolerance and return expectations by changing risk profile parameter.

Our model portfolio is rooted in the MyPlanIQ Asset Allocation Composite (AAC) strategy. This dynamic (tactical) asset allocation and quantitative fund selection algorithm prioritize risk management by dynamically adjusting stock allocations based on prevailing asset momentum. Extensive research has shown that this momentum-based tactical approach can potentially reduce temporary losses while maintaining or outperforming traditional buy-and-hold strategies.

Both historical back test and real-time portfolio return and risk data are shown in the table on this page. These metrics are compared with stock and moderate allocation index funds.

Furthermore, subscribers have the option to explore alternative strategies such as Strategic Asset Allocation Optimal (SAA) and Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA) to further customize their model portfolio. See our investment methodology for more details on the investment strategies