NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BAR EXAMINERS 403(B) PLAN Investment Options
Available Funds in NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BAR EXAMINERS 403(B) PLAN
Below is the lineup of investment options available to participants in NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BAR EXAMINERS 403(B) 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 |
|---|
| American Century Mid Cap Value R6 |
| American Funds Europacific GR R6 |
| American Funds New World R6 |
| Baird Aggregate Bond Inst |
| Columbia Overseas Value Instl |
| DFA US Targeted Value I |
| Empower T.Rowe Price Mid Cap Gr Inst |
| Fidelity Freedom Index 2025 Premier |
| Fidelity Freedom Index 2030 Premier |
| Fidelity Freedom Index 2035 Premier |
| Fidelity Freedom Index 2040 Premier |
| Fidelity Freedom Index 2045 Premier |
| Fidelity Freedom Index 2050 Premier |
| Fidelity Freedom Index 2055 Premier |
| Fidelity Freedom Index 2060 Premier |
| Fidelity Freedom Index 2065 Premier |
| IShares Short Term Tips Bond Index K |
| JPMorgan Large Cap Growth R6 |
| JPMorgan US Equity R6 |
| MFS Growth R6 |
| MFS Value R6 |
| Nuveen Large Cap Responsible Equity R6 |
| PIMCO Income Instl |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund – Admiral Shares |
| Vanguard International Growth ADM |
| Vanguard Mid Cap Index Fund – Admiral Shares |
| Vanguard Small Cap Index ADM |
| Virtus Kar Small-Cap Growth R6 |
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 NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BAR EXAMINERS 403(B) 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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