VME 401(K) PLAN Investment Options
Available Funds in VME 401(K) PLAN
Below is the lineup of investment options available to participants in VME 401(K) 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 |
|---|
| ALLSPRING SPECIAL MID CAP VAL FD 0.5 Shares |
| AMERICAN FD GROWTH FS OF AMERICA R6 1.6 Shares |
| AQR RISK-BALANCED COMMOD STRAT R6 2.7 Shares |
| BLACKROCK HIGH YIELD K 23.7 Shares |
| SCHWAB S&P 500 INDEX FUND-SELECT S 51.8 Shares |
| SCHWAB TARGET 2015 INDEX FUND 9,314.7 Shares |
| SCHWAB TARGET 2020 INDEX FUND 40,595.7 Shares |
| SCHWAB TARGET 2025 INDEX FUND 103,818.5 Shares |
| SCHWAB TARGET 2030 INDEX FUND 35,937.7 Shares |
| SCHWAB TARGET 2035 INDEX FUND 57,558.3 Shares |
| SCHWAB TARGET 2040 INDEX FUND 33,944.1 Shares |
| SCHWAB TARGET 2045 INDEX FUND 61,834.6 Shares |
| SCHWAB TARGET 2050 INDEX FUND 23,978.5 Shares |
| SCHWAB TARGET 2055 INDEX FUND 10,026.7 Shares |
| SCHWAB TARGET 2060 INDEX FUND 11,919.8 Shares |
| SCHWAB TARGET 2065 INDEX FUND 1,001.9 Shares |
| SCHWAB TREAS INFLAT PROT SEC IDX FS 19.7 Shares |
| VANGUARD DEVELOPED MKTS INDEX ADM 90.1 Shares |
| VANGUARD GROWTH INDEX FD ADMIRAL 7.2 Shares |
| VANGUARD MID CAP VALINDEX ADMIRAL 16.4 Shares |
| VANGUARD MID-CAP GROWTH INDEX ADMIRA 13.3 Shares |
| VANGUARD SMALL CAP GROWTH INDEX ADMI 684.6 Shares |
| VANGUARD SMALL CAP VALUE INDEX ADMI 16.5 Shares |
| VANGUARD VALUE INDEX ADMIRAL 53.5 Shares |
| CHARLES SCHWAB TRUST BANK PCRA ACCT Various Shares |
| Notes receivable from participants 4.25-10.50% $ – |
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 VME 401(K) 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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