THE GODDARD SCHOOL Investment Options
Available Funds in THE GODDARD SCHOOL
Below is the lineup of investment options available to participants in THE GODDARD SCHOOL. 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 Investments One Choice 2055 Portfolio – Class R |
| American Century Investments One Choice 2035 Portfolio – Class R |
| American Century Investments One Choice 2050 Portfolio – Class R |
| American Century Investments One Choice 2045 Portfolio – Class R |
| American Century Investments One Choice 2030 Portfolio – Class R |
| American Century Investments One Choice 2040 Portfolio – Class R |
| Goldman Sachs Small Cap Value Fund – Class R |
| Invesco Developing Markets Fund – Class R |
| American Century Investments One Choice 2025 Portfolio – Class R |
| American Century Investments One Choice in Retirement Portfolio – Class R |
| PIMCO Real Return Fund – Class R |
| State Street Bank & Trust Company S&P 500 Index Securities Lending Series Fund – Class IX |
| State Street Bank & Trust Company S&P MidCap Index Non-Lending Series Fund – Class J |
| State Street Bank & Trust Company Russ Sm Cap Index Securities Lending Series Fund – Class VIII |
| State Street Bank & Trust Company U.S. Bond Index Securities Lending Series Fund – Class VIII |
| Invesco Stable Asset Fund |
| (Form 5500) |
| (6) Net investment gain (loss) from common/collective trusts …………………… 2b |
| INVESCO DEVELOP MARKETS R |
| AMERCENT ONE CHOICE 2040 R |
| GOLD SACHS SM CP VAL R |
| AMERCENT ONE CHOICE 2030 R |
| AMERCENT ONE CHOICE RETIRE R |
| AMERCENT ONE CHOICE 2055 R |
| AMERCENT ONE CHOICE 2035 R |
| PIMCO REAL RETURN – CLASS R |
| AMERCENT ONE CHOICE 2025 R |
| AMERCENT ONE CHOICE 2050 R |
| AMERCENT ONE CHOICE 2045 R |
| INVESCO STABLE ASSET |
| STATE ST RUSS SC IDX VIII |
| STATE ST S&P 500 IDX IX |
| STATE ST S&P MD CP IDX NL J |
| STATE ST US BD IDX SL VIII |
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 THE GODDARD SCHOOL. 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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