NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES TAX QUALIFIED RETIREMENT AND SAVINGS PLAN Investment Options
Available Funds in NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES TAX QUALIFIED RETIREMENT AND SAVINGS PLAN
Below is the lineup of investment options available to participants in NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES TAX QUALIFIED RETIREMENT AND SAVINGS 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 |
|---|
| TIAA-CREF CREF Growth R2 |
| TIAA-CREF CREF Stock R2 |
| TIAA-CREF CREF Social Choice R2 |
| TIAA-CREF CREF Equity Index R2 |
| TIAA-CREF CREF Global Equities R2 |
| TIAA-CREF CREF Core Bond R2 |
| TIAA-CREF CREF Inflation-Linked Bond R2 |
| T. Rowe Price Retirement 2035 |
| T. Rowe Price Retirement 2040 |
| American Funds American EuroPacific Growth Fund R6 |
| T. Rowe Price Retirement 2045 |
| T. Rowe Price Retirement 2055 |
| T. Rowe Price Retirement 2050 |
| T. Rowe Price Retirement 2030 |
| T. Rowe Price Retirement 2020 |
| Putnam Investments Putnam Large Cap Value Fund R6 |
| T. Rowe Price Retirement 2025 |
| Nuveen S&P 500 Index R6 |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund Admiral |
| MFS Mid Cap Value Fund R6 |
| Vanguard Inflation Protected-Securities Fund Admiral |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Admiral |
| Carillon Eagle Carillon Eagle Mid-Cap Growth Fund |
| T. Rowe Price Retirement 2015 |
| Goldman Sachs Sm Cp Val Ins R6 |
| T. Rowe Price Retirement 2010 |
| John Hancock Alternative Asset Allocation Fund R6 |
| T. Rowe Price Retirement 2005 |
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 LEAGUE OF CITIES TAX QUALIFIED RETIREMENT AND SAVINGS 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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