EYE PARTNERS P. C. RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN Investment Options
Basic steps for EYE PARTNERS P. C. RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN investments
- Understand Your Goals and Risk Tolerance: Consider your retirement goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance when choosing investments. Are you saving for retirement, or do you have other financial goals in mind? How comfortable are you with market fluctuations?
- Diversification: Diversification is key to managing risk in your investment portfolio. Spread your investments across different asset classes (e.g., stocks, bonds, cash equivalents) and sectors to reduce the impact of market volatility.
- Asset Allocation: Determine the appropriate mix of assets for your investment portfolio based on your goals and risk tolerance. This may involve allocating a percentage of your portfolio to stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents.
- Review Investment Options: Evaluate the investment options available within EYE PARTNERS P. C. RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN (see below for more detailed investment options). Look for funds with low fees, consistent performance, and a track record of meeting their investment objectives.
- Consider Target-Date Funds: Target-date funds are a popular option for retirement savings because they automatically adjust the asset allocation over time based on your expected retirement date. These funds can be a convenient option for investors who prefer a hands-off approach to investing.
- Monitor and Rebalance: Periodically review your investment portfolio and make adjustments as needed. Rebalance your portfolio to maintain your desired asset allocation and ensure it remains aligned with your goals and risk tolerance.
- Seek Professional Advice: If you’re unsure about which investments to choose or how to allocate your assets, consider seeking advice from a financial advisor. They can help you develop an investment strategy tailored to your individual needs and circumstances.
By following these steps, you can set up a 401(k) plan and choose investments that align with your long-term financial goals and objectives. Remember that investing involves risk, and it’s important to carefully consider your options and seek professional advice if needed.
Investment Options
EYE PARTNERS P. C. RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN provides a list of funds (mutual funds and collective investment trusts — custom-made mutual funds for the plan):
Investment Description |
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T. ROWE PRICE OTIIX |
T. ROWE PRICE SMALL CAP STOCK I |
T. ROWE PRICE PBDIX |
T. ROWE PRICE QM US BOND INDEX |
T. ROWE PRICE PCCOX |
T. ROWE EQUITY RESEARCH I |
T. ROWE PRICE PDGIX |
T. ROWE PRICE DIVIDEND GROWTH I |
T. ROWE PRICE PEXMX |
T. ROWE PRICE EXTENDED EQUITY MARKET IND |
T. ROWE PRICE PGTIX |
T. ROWE PRICE GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY I |
T. ROWE PRICE PIEQX |
T. ROWE PRICE INT'L EQUITY INDEX |
T. ROWE PRICE PNAIX |
T. ROWE PRICE ALL-CAP OPPORTUNITIES I |
T. ROWE PRICE POMIX |
T. ROWE PRICE MARKET EQUITY INDEX |
T. ROWE PRICE PRDMX |
T. ROWE PRICE DIVERSIFIED MID CAP GROWTH |
T. ROWE PRICE PRIUX |
T. ROWE PRICE INT'L STOCK I |
T. ROWE PRICE PRJIX |
T. ROWE PRICE NEW HORIZONS I |
T. ROWE PRICE PRUFX |
T. ROWE PRICE GROWTH STOCK I |
T. ROWE PRICE PRUIX |
T. ROWE PRICE EQUITY INDEX 500 |
T. ROWE PRICE PRULX |
T. ROWE PRICE TREASURY LONG TERM INDEX |
T. ROWE PRICE PRVIX |
T. ROWE PRICE SMALL CAP VALUE I |
T. ROWE PRICE PRXAX |
T. ROWE PRICE GMNA I |
T. ROWE PRICE PRXEX |
T. ROWE PRICE NEW INCOME I |
T. ROWE PRICE PRZIX |
T. ROWE PRICE HEALTH SCIENCE I |
T. ROWE PRICE TBCIX |
T. ROWE PRICE BLUE CHIP GROWTH CL I |
T. ROWE PRICE TFIFX |
T. ROWE PRICE FINANCIAL SERVICES I |
T. ROWE PRICE THISX |
T. ROWE PRICE INT'L DISCOVERY I |
T. ROWE PRICE TIIPX |
T. ROWE PRICE INFLATION PROTECTED BOND I |
T. ROWE PRICE TIRRX |
T. ROWE PRICE REAL ESTATE I |
T. ROWE PRICE TQAIX |
T. ROWE PRICE QM US SMALL-CAP GR EQ I |
T. ROWE PRICE TREMX |
T. ROWE PRICE EMERGING EUROPE |
T. ROWE PRICE TRGLX |
T. ROWE PRICE INT'L VALUE EQUITY I |
T. ROWE PRICE TRVLX |
T. ROWE PRICE VALUE |
T. ROWE PRICE TSNIX |
T. ROWE PRICE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY I |
T. ROWE PRICE TTMIX |
T. ROWE PRICE COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY |
VANGUARD VFFVX |
VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2055 FUND INVESTOR SHARES |
VANGUARD VLXVX |
VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2065 INV |
VANGUARD VMFXX |
VANGUARD FEDERAL MONEY MARKET FUND INVESTOR SHARES |
VANGUARD VTIVX |
VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2045 |
VANGUARD VTTHX |
VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2035 FUND INVESTOR SHARES |
VANGUARD VTTSX |
VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2060 FUND INVESTOR SHARES |
VANGUARD VTTVX |
VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2025 |
VANGUARD VTXVX |
VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2015 |
How to invest
Key principles in retirement investing:
- Proper asset allocation among stocks and bonds, the two major assets. Proper assess your risk tolerance level based on your age, financial situation, personal emotional level to tolerate up and down, and retirement expectation.
- Invest in (ultra) low cost index funds if possible. Don’t get caught up with flashy funds.
- Invest for a long term: financial markets are up and down and investment values are subject to fluctuation. However, viewed as business investments, you can be assured that diversified funds (stocks and bonds) have solid business fundamental that eventually will deliver inflation beating returns for stocks.
See Four-Step Guide for 401(k) Retirement Investing.
Basic asset allocation templates
The following asset allocation templates are based on popular lazy portfolios. These are core or major asset class-based portfolios using ultra-low-cost index funds for each asset class. Once you have decided on your proper risk asset (stocks) allocation, you can utilize these lazy portfolio templates to scale the allocations to your risk allocation level. See Asset Allocation Portfolio Templates for a guide:
Name | YTD Return | 1Yr AR | 3Yr AR | 5Yr AR | 10Yr AR | 15Yr AR | 20Yr AR | Inception |
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Four Core Asset Portfolio | 4.17% | 8.09% | 10.09% | 7.09% | 6.63% | 7.49% | 6.76% | 6.57% |
Five Core Asset Portfolio | 3.90% | 7.93% | 9.86% | 6.96% | 6.57% | 7.38% | 6.83% | 6.76% |
Three Core Asset Portfolio | 4.21% | 8.14% | 10.92% | 7.66% | 7.01% | 7.80% | 6.91% | 6.51% |
Two Core Asset Portfolio | 2.12% | 7.70% | 11.91% | 8.27% | 8.04% | 9.01% | 7.58% | 7.00% |
Yale Endowment Template | 4.75% | 8.80% | 9.77% | 7.08% | 7.15% | 8.32% | 7.50% | 7.85% |
S&P 500 Index | 3.16% | 11.55% | 19.69% | 15.75% | 13.04% | 13.92% | 10.37% | 8.61% |
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