AIRGAS INC. 401K PLAN
Investment Model Portfolios

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

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