Investment options of A. M. CASTLE & CO. 401(K) SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLAN
Total Available Funds: 28
| Investment Description |
|---|
| AMERICAN FUNDS EUROPACIFIC GROWTH FUND |
| MFS INVESTMENT MGMT MFS GROWTH R6 FUND |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS US TARGETED VALUE I FUND |
| THE VANGUARD GROUP VANGUARD WELLESLEY INCOME ADM FUND |
| THE VANGUARD GROUP VANGUARD TTL BD MKT IDX ADM FD |
| THE VANGUARD GROUP VANGUARD INSTITUTIONAL INDEX FUND |
| THE VANGUARD GROUP VANGUARD MID CAP INDEX ADM FUND |
| THE VANGUARD GROUP VANGUARD TTL 500 IDX ADM FUND |
| THE VANGUARD GROUP VANGUARD SM CAP INDEX ADM FUND |
| THE VANGUARD GROUP SELF DIRECTED FUND |
| JANUS INT’L HOLDING, LLC HENDERSON MID CAP VALUE FUND |
| JANUS INT’L HOLDING, LLC HENDERSON TRITON FUND |
| JP MORGAN FUNDS EQUITY INCOME R6 FUND |
| WILLIAM BLAIR SSMD CAP GROWTH FUND |
| T. ROWE PRICE FUNDS RETIREMENT 2005 FUND |
| T. ROWE PRICE FUNDS RETIREMENT 2010 FUND |
| T. ROWE PRICE FUNDS RETIREMENT 2015 FUND |
| T. ROWE PRICE FUNDS RETIREMENT 2020 FUND |
| T. ROWE PRICE FUNDS RETIREMENT 2025 FUND |
| T. ROWE PRICE FUNDS RETIREMENT 2030 FUND |
| T. ROWE PRICE FUNDS RETIREMENT 2035 FUND |
| T. ROWE PRICE FUNDS RETIREMENT 2040 FUND |
| T. ROWE PRICE FUNDS RETIREMENT 2045 FUND |
| T. ROWE PRICE FUNDS RETIREMENT 2050 FUND |
| T. ROWE PRICE FUNDS RETIREMENT 2055 FUND |
| T. ROWE PRICE FUNDS RETIREMENT 2060 FUND |
| T. ROWE PRICE FUNDS RETIREMENT 2065 FUND |
| PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. FIXED INCOME GUARANTEE OPTION |
Investment model portfolios
We provide two types of investment model portfolios for A. M. CASTLE & CO. 401(K) SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLAN participants. You can customize and follow a model portfolio in your plan account.
Types of portfolio strategies
- Strategic asset allocation portfolio: It invests in a diversified portfolio of multiple assets, buy-and-hold without frequently changing the asset allocation weights.
- Suitable: For long-term (more than 15 years, preferably more than 20 years), want to be tax efficient and can withstand interim drawdown or loss as high as 50% or more.
- Pros:
- Less error-prone
- Infrequent rebalancing or transactions
- Tax efficient for taxable brokerage investments
- Cons:
- Interim loss or drawdown can be substantial
- Possible low returns for an extended period, such as 10 years or longer
- Tactical asset allocation portfolio: it invests in a diversified portfolio of multiple assets, dynamically adjust stock and bond allocations to minimize losses during market stress.
- Suitable: For long-term (more than 10 years or preferably longer) capital. Investors are willing to rebalance as frequent as monthly.
- Pros:
- Reduce large interim loss or drawdown
- Less sensitive to investment entry point
- Likely to improve returns
- Cons
- Demand more frequent rebalancing or transactions
- Less tax efficient — more suitable in a tax-deferred account such as 401(k) or IRA
- Can experience a period of lower returns compared to a broad-based strategic allocation or a buy-and-hold benchmark, especially in some bull markets
These portfolios are proactively monitored and rebalanced on a monthly basis when needed, ensuring it remains in line with its target allocation.
Let us know (Email us) if you need help to create a custom model portfolio for your plan.
Retirement Plan (401(k)) Info for A. M. CASTLE & CO. 401(K) SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLAN