CIRCLE GRAPHICS 401K PLAN Investment Options

Available Funds in CIRCLE GRAPHICS 401K PLAN

Below is the lineup of investment options available to participants in CIRCLE GRAPHICS 401K PLAN. This typically includes a mix of mutual funds, index funds, and collective investment trusts (CITs) — which are pooled investment vehicles custom-built for large retirement plans, often with lower expense ratios than their retail mutual fund equivalents.

When evaluating these options, focus on expense ratios (lower is better), asset class coverage (U.S. stocks, international stocks, bonds, and stable value), and whether low-cost index funds are available. Research consistently shows that low-cost, broadly diversified index funds outperform most actively managed funds over the long term.

Total Available Funds: 30
Investment Description
(Held at End of Year) EIN: 20-3076268 PN:
American Funds Am Balanced R6
BlackRock Mid-Cap Grw Eq Por K
Cohen & Steers Cohen&Steers Inst Rl Shares
Dodge & Cox Dodge & Cox Income Fd I
Fidelity 500 Index Fund
Fidelity Intl Index Fnd
Fidelity Mid Cap Idx Fd
Fidelity Sm Cp Ind Fd
Invesco Inv Discovery Fd Y
Invesco Small Cap Value Fd R6
MFS Intl Diversification Fd
MFS Mid Cap Value Fund R6
Putnam Lrg Cp Val Fd – Cl R6
Nuveen Lifcyc Ind 2065 Fd R6
Nuveen Lifcyc Ind 2010 Fd R6
Nuveen Lifcyc Ind 2015 Fd R6
Nuveen Lifcyc Ind 2020 Fd R6
Nuveen Lifcyc Ind 2025 Fd R6
Nuveen Lifcyc Ind 2030 Fd R6
Nuveen Lifcyc Ind 2035 Fd R6
Nuveen Lifcyc Ind 2040 Fd R6
Nuveen Lifcyc Ind 2045 Fd R6
Nuveen Lifcyc Ind 2050 Fd R6
Nuveen Lifcyc Ind 2055 Fd R6
Nuveen Lifcyc Ind 2060 Fd R6
Nuveen Lifcyc Ind Rt In Fd R6
VRIAC Voya Fixed Account, 1.50%
Voya Voya Gvt Mny Mkt Fd A (Hold Acct)
various maturity dates)

How to Build a Smart Portfolio in Your 401(k)

Your investment lineup is only as good as how you use it. Here are the key steps to building a portfolio that works for your retirement goals:

  1. Know your risk tolerance and timeline. If you are decades from retirement, you can generally afford more stock exposure. Closer to retirement, you may want to shift toward bonds and stable value for capital preservation.
  2. Diversify across asset classes. Spread investments across U.S. stocks, international stocks, bonds, and possibly real estate or stable value. This reduces the impact of any single market downturn.
  3. Favor low-cost index funds. Even a 0.5% difference in annual fees compounds to tens of thousands of dollars over a 30-year career. If your plan offers an S&P 500 index fund or a total stock market index fund at low cost, that is typically a strong core holding.
  4. Consider a target-date fund if you prefer simplicity. Target-date funds automatically adjust your stock/bond allocation as you approach retirement, making them a solid one-fund solution for hands-off investors.
  5. Rebalance at least annually. Over time, your portfolio drifts from its target allocation as some assets outperform others. Rebalancing keeps your risk level consistent.

Learn more in our Four-Step Guide for 401(k) Retirement Investing, or use the Asset Allocation Calculator to find the right mix for your age and risk tolerance.

Model Asset Allocation Portfolios

Not sure how to allocate your investments? These model portfolios are built from core, broadly diversified asset classes using ultra-low-cost index funds. Choose a template that matches your risk tolerance, then adapt it to the specific funds available in CIRCLE GRAPHICS 401K PLAN. See Asset Allocation Portfolio Templates for a detailed guide.

Name YTD Return 1Yr AR 3Yr AR 5Yr AR 10Yr AR 15Yr AR 20Yr AR Common Inception
Four Core Asset Portfolio 4.74% 18.86% 12.42% 5.72% 8.01% 7.30% 6.92%
Five Core Asset Portfolio 4.70% 18.79% 12.38% 5.55% 7.97% 7.19% 6.94%
Three Core Asset Portfolio 4.57% 19.80% 13.11% 6.19% 8.52% 7.64% 7.10%
Two Core Asset Portfolio 3.87% 19.18% 13.68% 6.85% 9.34% 8.84% 7.95%
Yale Endowment Template 5.35% 17.45% 11.87% 5.56% 8.33% 7.96% 7.55%
S&P 500 Index 5.96% 30.43% 21.65% 12.98% 15.09% 13.73% 10.93%
Data as of 05/01/2026, Common starting date is 12/31/2000

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