National Instruments 401(k) Plan
Investment Model Portfolios

National Instruments 401(k) Plan is a defined contribution plan with a profit-sharing component and 401k feature.

Total Available Funds: 11
Asset Class Ticker Description
FIXED INCOME
SHORT GOVERNMENT STABLEVALUE Schwab Stable Value Fund
Intermediate-Term Bond PTRAX Pimco Total Return-admin Class
US EQUITY
Small Growth BUFSX Buffalo Small Cap
LARGE GROWTH FCNTX Fidelity Contra Fund
MID-CAP VALUE JDPRX Perkins Mid Cap Value J
LARGE BLEND SWPPX Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund
LARGE VALUE VWNAX Vanguard Windsor II Admiral
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY
Foreign Large Blend REREX Europacific Growth R4
Foreign Large Growth FIVFX Harbor Capital Apprec Ret
Emerging Market
DIVERSIFIED EMERGING MKTS LZEMX Lazard Emerging Markets Instl
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE TRREX T.Rowe Price Real Estate

The following is a moderate-risk model portfolio constructed from the investment options of National Instruments 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