Synopsys 401(k) Plan
Investment Model Portfolios

Synopsys (Ticker: SNPS) is one of the largest electronic design automation (EDA) software providers. Its 401(k) plan provides a solid and relatively complete asset coverage in terms of equities. It is light in fixed income funds. Both REIT and commodities related funds are missing.

Investment options of Synopsys 401(k) Plan

Total Available Funds: 20
Asset Class Ticker Description
US EQUITY
LARGE GROWTH FCAKX Fidelity Capital Appreciation K
LARGE GROWTH FCNKX Fidelity ContraFund K
LARGE VALUE MEIJX MFS Value R4
LARGE BLEND FSMKX Spartan 500 Index
MID-CAP VALUE HMVYX Hartford Mid Cap Y
SMALL BLEND NBGIX NB Genesis Instl Cl
LARGE GROWTH MFEJX MFS Growth R4
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY
Foreign Large Growth FDIKX Fidelity Diversified International K
Emerging Market
DIVERSIFIED EMERGING MKTS LZEMX Lazard Emerging Mkts Equity IS
Others
Moderate Allocation FPUKX Fidelity Puritan K
Target Date 2000-2010 VTOVX Vanguard Target Retire 2005
Target Date 2011-2015 VTXVX Vanguard Target Retire 2015
Target Date 2021-2025 VTTVX Vanguard Target Retire 2025
Target Date 2031-2035 VTTHX Vanguard Target Retire 2035
Target Date 2041-2045 VTIVX Vanguard Target Retire 2045
Retirement Income VTINX Vanguard Target Retirement Income
ROOT CASH Fidelity Retire Money Market
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FIXED INCOME
Intermediate-Term Bond VBTIX Vanguard Total Bond Market Inst
Inflation-Protected Bond VIPSX Vanguard Inflation Protected Inst

Investment model portfolios

We provide two types of investment model portfolios for Synopsys 401(k) Plan participants. You can customize and follow a model portfolio in your plan account.

Types of portfolio strategies

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.

The return data shown below all delayed by 3 months. Their latest dates are all the same: 02/28/2025.
AR inception is since 12/31/2000.
Name YTD Return 1Yr AR 3Yr AR 5Yr AR 10Yr AR 15Yr AR 20Yr AR Inception
Synopsys 401(k) Plan Strategic Asset Allocation - Optimal Moderate 2.87% 5.92% 5.20% 7.49% 6.48% 7.21% 6.84% 7.25%
VFINX (VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND INVESTOR SHARES) 1.42% 18.88% 12.39% 16.78% 12.80% 13.83% 10.34% 8.54%
VSMGX (VANGUARD LIFESTRATEGY MODERATE GROWTH FUND INVESTOR SHARES) 2.49% 11.09% 5.14% 7.38% 6.01% 7.04% 5.95% 5.67%

Tactical Asset Allocation Model Portfolio

The following portfolio is based on the MyPlanIQ Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA) strategy.

The return data shown below all delayed by 3 months. Their latest dates are all the same: 02/28/2025.
AR inception is since 12/31/2000.
Name YTD Return 1Yr AR 3Yr AR 5Yr AR 10Yr AR 15Yr AR 20Yr AR Inception
Synopsys 401(k) Plan Tactical Asset Allocation Moderate 0.01% 2.14% 3.03% 5.96% 4.84% 6.56% 7.81% 8.23%
VFINX (VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND INVESTOR SHARES) 1.42% 18.88% 12.39% 16.78% 12.80% 13.83% 10.34% 8.54%
VSMGX (VANGUARD LIFESTRATEGY MODERATE GROWTH FUND INVESTOR SHARES) 2.49% 11.09% 5.14% 7.38% 6.01% 7.04% 5.95% 5.67%

Asset Allocation Composite Model Portfolio

The following model portfolio is based on the MyPlanIQ Asset Allocation Composite (AAC) strategy.

The return data shown below all delayed by 3 months. Their latest dates are all the same: 11/29/2024.
AR inception is since 12/31/2000.
Name YTD Return 1Yr AR 3Yr AR 5Yr AR 10Yr AR 15Yr AR 20Yr AR Inception
Synopsys 401(k) Plan Asset Allocation Composite Moderate NA 15.74% 5.42% 6.93% 6.16% 6.91% 7.59% 7.36%
VFINX (VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND INVESTOR SHARES) NA 34.25% 10.57% 15.70% 13.31% 14.08% 10.54% 8.97%
VSMGX (VANGUARD LIFESTRATEGY MODERATE GROWTH FUND INVESTOR SHARES) NA 18.09% 3.51% 6.88% 6.22% 7.13% 6.08% 5.92%