Target Corporation 401(k) Plan
Investment Model Portfolios

Target Corporation (Target) operates Target general merchandise stores with an assortment of general merchandise and food assortment. Target.com offers an assortment of general merchandise, including many items found in its stores and a complementary assortment, such as extended sizes and colors, sold only online. It operates two segments: Retail and Credit Card. As of January 29, 2011, it had 1,750 stores in 49 states and the District of Columbia.

Total Available Funds: 21
Asset Class Ticker Description
FIXED INCOME
Inflation-Protected Bond VIPSX Inflation Protected Bond Index
Intermediate-Term Bond VFICX Intermediate-term Bond Fund
SHORT GOVERNMENT STABLEVALUE Stable Value
Emerging Market
DIVERSIFIED EMERGING MKTS VEIEX International Emerging Markets Index
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY VGTSX International Stock Index
Others
Target Date 2011-2015 VTXVX LIfePath 2015 Index
Target Date 2016-2020 VTWNX Lifepath 2020 Index
Target Date 2021-2025 VTTVX Lifepath 2025 Index
Target Date 2026-2030 VTHRX LifePath 2030 Index
Target Date 2031-2035 VTTHX LifePath 2035 Index
Target Date 2036-2040 VFORX LifePath 2040 Index
Target Date 2041-2045 VTIVX LifePath 2045 Index
Target Date 2046-2050 VFIFX LifePath 2050 Index
Target Date 2051 VFFVX LifePath 2055 Index
not found no ticker LifePath Retirement Index
ROOT CASH Money Market Option
US EQUITY
LARGE BLEND VFINX S&P 500 Index
SMALL VALUE VISVX Small Company Stock Index
MID-CAP BLEND FMIMX Target Common Stock
LARGE GROWTH VWUSX U.S. Growth Stock Index
LARGE VALUE VIVAX U.S. Value Stock Index

The following is a moderate-risk model portfolio constructed from the investment options of Target Corporation 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