EXCELLUS 401(K) PLAN Investment Options
Available Funds in EXCELLUS 401(K) PLAN
Below is the lineup of investment options available to participants in EXCELLUS 401(K) 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.
| Investment Description |
|---|
| FIDELITY EXTENDED MARKET INDEX FUND |
| FIDELITY U. S. BOND INDEX FUND |
| FIDELITY REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FUND |
| BLACKROCK INFLATION PROTECTED FUND |
| MFS GLOBAL EQUITY FUND R6 |
| FIDELITY GROWTH COMPANY COMMINGLED POOL CLASS 3 |
| STATE STREET TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND – CLASS IV |
| SPARTAN 500 INDEX POOL E FUND |
| STATE STREET TARGET RETIREMENT 2025 FUND – CLASS IV |
| STATE STREET TARGET RETIREMENT 2035 FUND – CLASS IV |
| STATE STREET TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND – CLASS IV |
| STATE STREET TARGET RETIREMENT 2045 FUND – CLASS IV |
| GALLIARD STABLE RETURN FUND X |
| DIAMOND HILL LARGE CAP CLASS L |
| STATE STREET TARGET RETIREMENT 2050 FUND – CLASS IV |
| STATE STREET TARGET RETIREMENT 2020 FUND – CLASS IV |
| BLACKROCK TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND M |
| HARDING LOEVNER INTERNATIONAL EQUITY PORTFOLIO |
| STATE STREET TARGET RETIREMENT 2055 FUND – CLASS IV |
| STATE STREET TARGET RETIREMENT INCOME FUND – CLASS IV |
| VANGUARD TOTAL INTERNATIONAL STOCK MARKET INDEX FUND |
| STATE STREET TARGET RETIREMENT 2060 FUND – CLASS IV |
| STATE STREET TARGET RETIREMENT 2065 FUND – CLASS IV |
| THE PRINCIPAL DIVERSIFIED REAL ASSET COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT FUND |
| WTC-CIF II SMID-CAPE RESEARCH EQUITY SERIES 4 |
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 EXCELLUS 401(K) 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% | … | … |
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