SOUTHERN MARYLAND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC Investment Options
Available Funds in SOUTHERN MARYLAND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC
Below is the lineup of investment options available to participants in SOUTHERN MARYLAND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. 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 |
|---|
| Empower Guaranteed Income Fund |
| Great Gray Intl Equity Fund Fee Class II |
| Empower Core Plus Bond PGIM Fund |
| Empower Large Cap Growth Fund |
| Great Gray Large Cap Value Fund |
| JP Morgan JP Morgan US Equity |
| Vanguard 500 IDX Admiral |
| Empower American Century Mid Cap Value |
| Great Gray Small Cap Growth Fund III Class II |
| Great Gray Small Cap Value Fund III Class II |
| Great Gray Mid Cap Growth II Class II |
| Empower Day One IFX Targ Bal |
| Vanguard Mid Cap Index Fd |
| Vanguard Intl Stock Index Admiral |
| Capital Group/American Funds Amer Funds 2045 Target R6 |
| Vanguard Small Cap Index Admiral |
| Capital Group/American Funds Amer Funds 2030 Target R6 |
| Empower IFX LT Balanced Fund |
| Cohen & Steers Cohen & Steers U.S. Realty Fund |
| Empower IFX LT INC & Equity |
| Capital Group/American Funds Amer Funds 2035 Target R6 |
| Capital Group/American Funds Amer Funds 2025 Target R6 |
| Empower IFX SEL LT AGG Growth |
| Empower IFX SEL LT Growth |
| Capital Group/American Funds Amer Funds 2065 Target R6 |
| Empower IFX SEL LT Conser Growth |
| Capital Group/American Funds Amer Funds 2055 Target R6 |
| Capital Group/American Funds Amer Funds 2050 Target R6 |
| Capital Group/American Funds Amer Funds 2060 Target R6 |
| Capital Group/American Funds Amer Funds 2040 Target R6 |
| (d)"Cost" is not required as all investments are participant directed. |
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 SOUTHERN MARYLAND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. 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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