Citizens Financial Group, Inc. is a $136 billion commercial bank holding company. It is headquartered in Providence, R.I., and, through its subsidiaries, has more than 1,500 branches, more than 3,700 ATMs and approximately 22,600 employees. Its two bank subsidiaries are RBS Citizens, N.A. and Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania. They operate a 12-state branch network under the Citizens Bank brand in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont, and the Charter One brand in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio. CFG has non-branch retail and commercial offices in about 40 states. CFG is owned by RBS (The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc).
Investment options of CITIZENS BANK EMPLOYEES` RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
Total Available Funds: 27
| Investment Description |
|---|
| The Vanguard Group, Inc. Vanguard Growth Index Admiral Fund |
| Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2025 CIT Z |
| T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth I Fund |
| Co. American Funds New World Prospective |
| Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2040 CIT Z |
| Principal Guaranteed Investment Contract |
| Columbia Threadneedle Columbia Dividend Income I3 Fund |
| Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2020 CIT Z |
| Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2030 CIT Z |
| Pacific Investment Management PIMCO Income Institutional Fund |
| Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2050 CIT Z |
| Capital Research and Mgmt. Co. American Funds Growth Fund of America R6 Fund |
| Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2045 CIT Z |
| Co. American Funds Balanced Fund |
| Carillon Family of Funds Carillon Eagle Mid Cap Growth R6 Fund |
| Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2065 CIT Z |
| J.P. Morgan Asset Management Fund |
| Vanguard Small Cap Index Admiral Fund |
| Fidelity Management Trust Fidelity Mid Cap Index Premium Fund |
| Janus Henderson Janus Triton Fund |
| Vanguard Midcap Growth Index Admiral Fund |
| Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2060 CIT Z |
| Co. American Funds Fundamental Investors R6 Fund |
| Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2055 CIT Z |
| Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2015 CIT Z |
| Principal LifeTime Hybrid 2070 CIT Z |
| Principal LifeTime Hybrid Income CIT Z |
Investment model portfolios
We provide two types of investment model portfolios for CITIZENS BANK EMPLOYEES` RETIREMENT SAVINGS 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.
Example model portfolios
The following provides historical returns for example model portfolios with a moderate risk profile (at most 60% in stocks) and their comparison with benchmark index funds. You can customize these portfolios according to your own risk profile.
Strategic Asset Allocation Model Portfolio
The following portfolio is based on the MyPlanIQ Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) strategy.
Tactical Asset Allocation Model Portfolio
The following portfolio is based on the MyPlanIQ Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA) strategy.
| Name | YTD Return | 1Yr AR | 3Yr AR | 5Yr AR | 10Yr AR | 15Yr AR | 20Yr AR | Common | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Bank Employees` Retirement Savings Plan Tactical Asset Allocation Moderate | NA | 3.56% | 2.11% | 2.98% | 3.53% | 6.23% | 7.32% | … | … |
| VFINX (VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND INVESTOR SHARES) | NA | 9.98% | 9.75% | 10.95% | 11.06% | 12.38% | 9.19% | … | … |
| VSMGX (VANGUARD LIFESTRATEGY MODERATE GROWTH FUND INVESTOR SHARES) | NA | 6.25% | 1.69% | 4.40% | 4.69% | 6.67% | 5.54% | … | … |
| Ticker/Portfolio | Last 1 Week | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr | 15 Yr | 20 Yr | Common | Inception | YTD | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1991 | 1990 | 1989 | 1988 | 1987 | 1986 | 1985 | 1984 | 1983 | 1982 | 1981 | 1980 | 1979 | |
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| Annualized Return (%) | Citizens Bank… Moderate | -0.31 | 3.56 | 2.11 | 2.98 | 3.53 | 6.23 | 7.32 | … | … | NA | NA | -1.98 | 11.15 | -14.24 | 10.08 | 10.79 | 10.00 | -3.19 | 13.16 | 5.05 | -4.67 | 6.07 | 13.78 | 3.48 | 3.17 | 12.71 | 29.11 | -2.82 | 15.35 | 21.56 | 4.76 | 14.66 | 22.74 | -0.09 | 0.94 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| VFINX (VANGUA…R SHARES) | -1.25 | 9.98 | 9.75 | 10.95 | 11.06 | 12.38 | 9.19 | … | … | NA | 17.72 | 24.84 | 26.12 | -18.24 | 28.53 | 18.74 | 31.33 | -4.55 | 21.66 | 11.83 | 1.23 | 13.52 | 32.17 | 15.82 | 1.96 | 14.91 | 26.52 | -37.02 | 5.39 | 15.64 | 4.77 | 10.74 | 28.50 | -22.17 | -12.03 | -9.05 | 21.08 | 28.62 | 33.18 | 22.87 | 37.45 | 1.18 | 10.15 | 8.24 | 32.05 | -3.33 | 28.37 | 14.92 | 3.97 | 9.30 | 22.60 | 3.67 | 17.07 | 19.25 | -8.55 | 27.89 | -2.07 | |
| VSMGX (VANGUA…R SHARES) | -0.67 | 6.25 | 1.69 | 4.40 | 4.69 | 6.67 | 5.54 | … | … | NA | 16.26 | 10.28 | 15.51 | -16.01 | 10.08 | 13.59 | 19.30 | -6.28 | 14.86 | 7.09 | -2.21 | 6.38 | 14.73 | 9.78 | 0.12 | 13.14 | 20.35 | -26.49 | 7.21 | 13.30 | 5.68 | 11.76 | 22.40 | -10.34 | -4.78 | 1.27 | 14.09 | 21.59 | 17.90 | 10.77 | 26.58 | 2.04 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |
| Sharpe Ratio | Citizens Bank… Moderate | NA | -0.18 | -0.18 | 0.33 | 0.39 | NA | NA | … | … | NA | NA | -0.24 | 0.88 | -1.53 | 0.91 | 1.31 | 1.85 | -0.57 | 2.20 | 0.84 | -0.73 | 1.02 | 1.85 | 0.57 | 0.35 | 0.87 | 2.40 | -0.64 | 1.01 | 1.83 | 0.40 | 1.75 | 3.45 | -0.20 | -0.76 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| VFINX (VANGUA…R SHARES) | NA | 1.74 | 1.20 | 0.63 | 0.75 | NA | NA | … | … | 1.34 | 0.80 | 1.67 | 1.73 | -0.82 | 2.17 | 0.53 | 2.39 | -0.35 | 3.16 | 0.89 | 0.08 | 1.19 | 2.90 | 1.25 | 0.08 | 0.82 | 0.97 | -0.92 | 0.14 | 1.22 | 0.24 | 0.88 | 1.63 | -0.90 | -0.68 | -0.60 | 0.97 | 1.23 | 1.61 | 1.62 | 4.31 | -0.19 | 0.90 | 0.57 | 1.91 | -0.55 | 1.71 | 0.59 | -0.01 | 0.30 | 1.47 | -0.26 | 0.79 | 0.63 | -1.30 | 1.17 | -3.84 | |
| VSMGX (VANGUA…R SHARES) | NA | 1.66 | 1.15 | 0.39 | 0.64 | NA | NA | … | … | 1.29 | 1.36 | 0.87 | 1.45 | -1.22 | 1.32 | 0.70 | 2.77 | -0.87 | 3.75 | 0.83 | -0.26 | 1.01 | 2.16 | 1.23 | 0.01 | 1.18 | 1.12 | -0.98 | 0.39 | 1.34 | 0.49 | 1.49 | 2.09 | -0.75 | -0.59 | -0.24 | 1.06 | 1.56 | 1.56 | 0.91 | 4.18 | 4.60 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |
| Standard Deviation(%) | Citizens Bank… Moderate | NA | 7.83 | 9.74 | 8.74 | 7.64 | NA | NA | … | … | NA | NA | 9.46 | 7.86 | 10.24 | 11.02 | 8.09 | 4.65 | 7.91 | 5.71 | 5.74 | 6.42 | 5.94 | 7.42 | 6.01 | 8.86 | 14.53 | 12.09 | 5.81 | 12.28 | 9.98 | 6.42 | 7.83 | 6.38 | 5.92 | 1.79 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| VFINX (VANGUA…R SHARES) | NA | 12.41 | 14.92 | 16.96 | 18.14 | NA | NA | … | … | 14.11 | 18.66 | 12.67 | 13.09 | 24.19 | 13.11 | 34.69 | 12.48 | 17.11 | 6.68 | 13.11 | 15.51 | 11.39 | 11.07 | 12.74 | 23.36 | 18.07 | 27.22 | 40.99 | 16.02 | 10.04 | 10.29 | 11.10 | 17.04 | 25.96 | 21.55 | 22.20 | 18.17 | 20.48 | 18.21 | 11.77 | 7.77 | 9.92 | 8.83 | 9.93 | 14.69 | 16.06 | 13.09 | 17.07 | 33.80 | 16.55 | 11.67 | 12.80 | 13.62 | 18.09 | 14.61 | 16.53 | 23.80 | |
| VSMGX (VANGUA…R SHARES) | NA | 8.68 | 9.03 | 10.09 | 10.34 | NA | NA | … | … | 10.65 | 9.89 | 7.69 | 8.26 | 14.34 | 7.62 | 19.08 | 6.43 | 8.81 | 3.80 | 8.31 | 8.51 | 6.28 | 6.80 | 7.99 | 14.68 | 11.10 | 18.01 | 27.95 | 10.37 | 7.43 | 6.96 | 7.25 | 10.38 | 15.37 | 12.42 | 12.30 | 10.07 | 11.65 | 9.10 | 7.74 | 5.41 | 15.57 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |
| Draw Down(%) | Citizens Bank… Moderate | NA | 7.01 | 17.17 | 17.17 | 17.17 | NA | NA | … | … | NA | NA | 3.06 | 7.01 | 15.53 | 6.00 | 7.01 | 3.08 | 9.80 | 3.42 | 4.23 | 8.84 | 5.87 | 5.77 | 6.14 | 7.77 | 9.47 | 5.59 | 5.31 | 9.82 | 6.32 | 4.31 | 10.38 | 2.18 | 4.99 | 2.40 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| VFINX (VANGUA…R SHARES) | NA | 8.92 | 18.76 | 24.59 | 33.83 | NA | NA | … | … | 8.92 | 18.76 | 8.45 | 9.97 | 24.59 | 5.14 | 33.83 | 6.63 | 19.40 | 2.60 | 10.29 | 12.05 | 7.30 | 5.59 | 9.60 | 18.71 | 15.66 | 27.17 | 47.73 | 9.88 | 7.47 | 7.01 | 7.47 | 13.79 | 33.02 | 29.18 | 16.55 | 11.81 | 19.20 | 10.79 | 7.45 | 2.50 | 8.48 | 4.84 | 5.63 | 5.57 | 19.19 | 7.35 | 7.24 | 33.08 | 11.63 | 7.51 | 10.58 | 7.02 | 13.21 | 15.61 | 16.03 | 2.40 | |
| VSMGX (VANGUA…R SHARES) | NA | 6.64 | 9.62 | 22.29 | 22.43 | NA | NA | … | … | 6.64 | 9.62 | 4.17 | 8.15 | 21.74 | 3.53 | 22.43 | 3.12 | 11.47 | 1.14 | 6.20 | 8.34 | 4.70 | 5.67 | 6.27 | 12.90 | 8.64 | 19.61 | 36.81 | 6.11 | 6.13 | 4.74 | 5.89 | 8.91 | 20.06 | 17.93 | 8.77 | 6.26 | 11.99 | 6.02 | 4.75 | 1.82 | 1.89 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | |
| Yield(%) | Citizens Bank… Moderate | NA | 2.75 | 1.91 | 2.40 | 2.86 | NA | NA | … | … | NA | NA | 0.01 | 2.91 | 1.89 | 1.02 | 2.45 | 3.87 | 4.31 | 0.09 | 4.97 | 4.00 | 3.34 | 3.75 | 3.13 | 2.08 | 2.52 | 3.33 | 2.94 | 11.34 | 7.30 | 2.88 | 3.86 | 1.32 | 0.69 | 2.13 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| VFINX (VANGUA…R SHARES) | 0.00 | 1.16 | 1.57 | 1.51 | 2.82 | 3.95 | 3.54 | … | … | 0.27 | 1.20 | 1.41 | 1.69 | 1.26 | 1.48 | 2.12 | 2.28 | 1.81 | 2.00 | 2.14 | 1.97 | 1.96 | 2.19 | 2.30 | 1.92 | 1.88 | 2.45 | 1.88 | 1.91 | 1.83 | 1.79 | 1.91 | 1.71 | 1.28 | 1.08 | 0.97 | 2.11 | 1.93 | 2.77 | 2.64 | 3.14 | 3.13 | 3.83 | 3.10 | 5.86 | 3.71 | 4.46 | 4.31 | 2.79 | 3.90 | 4.71 | 4.49 | 5.04 | 5.34 | 4.64 | 5.79 | 0.00 | |
| VSMGX (VANGUA…R SHARES) | 0.00 | 5.45 | 5.95 | 4.32 | 4.60 | 4.42 | 4.27 | … | … | 0.00 | 5.80 | 7.43 | 4.45 | 2.18 | 4.11 | 3.77 | 2.85 | 2.41 | 2.40 | 2.34 | 2.10 | 2.20 | 2.14 | 2.47 | 2.22 | 2.38 | 2.79 | 2.66 | 3.04 | 2.89 | 2.53 | 3.74 | 2.48 | 2.67 | 2.88 | 6.36 | 5.93 | 7.27 | 3.78 | 3.63 | 3.65 | 2.91 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
Data as of 10/31/2023, Common starting date is 12/31/2000
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