Airgas Inc. 401 K Plan
Investment Model Portfolios

Total Available Funds: 10
Asset Class Ticker Description
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY
Foreign Large Blend VWIGX Vanguard International Growth Inv
Others
Conservative Allocation VASIX Vanguard LifeStrategy Income Inv
Aggressive Allocation VASGX Vanguard LifeStrategy Growth Inv
Conservative Allocation VSCGX Vanguard LifeStrategy Cnsrv Gr Inv
Moderate Allocation VSMGX Vanguard LifeStrategy Moderate Gr Inv
US EQUITY
LARGE BLEND VFINX Vanguard 500 Index Investor
LARGE GROWTH VWUSX Vanguard US Growth Inv
LARGE GROWTH VMRGX Vanguard Morgan Growth Inv
Small Growth VEXPX Vanguard Explorer Inv
FIXED INCOME
Intermediate-Term Bond VBMFX Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Inv

The following is a moderate-risk model portfolio constructed from the investment options of Airgas Inc. 401 K 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