DOWN TO EARTH 401(K) PLAN Investment Options

Available Funds in DOWN TO EARTH 401(K) PLAN

Below is the lineup of investment options available to participants in DOWN TO EARTH 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.

Total Available Funds: 25
Investment Option List
AMERICAN FUNDS 2050 TRGT DATE RETIRE R5E (RAAJX)
AMERICAN FUNDS 2045 TRGT DATE RETIRE R5E (RAAJX)
AMERICAN FUNDS 2040 TRGT DATE RETIRE R5E (RAAJX)
AMERICAN FUNDS 2035 TRGT DATE RETIRE R5E (RAAJX)
T.ROWE PRICE EQUITY INDEX (PRFDX)
AMERICAN FUNDS 2060 TRGT DATE RETIRE R5E (RAAJX)
AMERICAN FUNDS 2055 TRGT DATE RETIRE R5E (RAAJX)
AMERICAN FUNDS AMCAP R5E (FMCMX)
AMERICAN FUNDS 2030 TRGT DATE RETIRE R5E (RAAJX)
AMERICAN FUNDS 2025 TRGT DATE RETIRE R5E (RAAJX)
AMERICAN FUNDS 2065 TARGET DATE FUND R5E (FBMTX)
COLUMBIA SMALL CAP INDEX INSTL (MASWX)
AMERICAN FUNDS INVMT CO OF AMER R5E (RAAJX)
AMERICAN FUNDS EUROPACIFIC GROWTH R5E (FEPUX)
AMERICAN FUNDS WASHINGTON MUTUAL R5E (FWMMX)
AMERICAN FUNDS BOND FUND OF AMER R5E (RTAFX)
AMERICAN FUNDS NEW WORLD R5E (HVWBX)
AMERICAN FUNDS 2020 TRGT DATE RETIRE R5E (RAAJX)
AMERICAN FUNDS US GOVERNMENT SEC R5E (FSUGX)
AMERICAN FUNDS CAPITAL WORLD BOND R5E (FWBCX)
T.ROWE PRICE INTERNATIONAL EQ INDEX (PRITX)
AMERICAN FUNDS INFLATION LINKED BD R5E (BFICX)
BLACKROCK HIGH YIELD INSTL (BHYIX)
AMERICAN FUNDS 2010 TRGT DATE RETIRE R5E (RAAJX)
Notes receivable from participants (4.25%-9.50%) (NOTES)

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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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 DOWN TO EARTH 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% 6.78% 7.27%
Five Core Asset Portfolio 4.70% 18.79% 12.38% 5.55% 7.97% 7.19% 6.94% 6.96% 7.35%
Three Core Asset Portfolio 4.57% 19.80% 13.11% 6.19% 8.52% 7.64% 7.10% 6.74% 7.33%
Two Core Asset Portfolio 3.87% 19.18% 13.68% 6.85% 9.34% 8.84% 7.95% 7.18% 8.42%
Yale Endowment Template 5.35% 17.45% 11.87% 5.56% 8.33% 7.96% 7.55% 7.96% 7.98%
S&P 500 Index 5.97% 30.43% 21.65% 12.98% 15.10% 13.74% 10.93% 8.96% 11.29%
Data as of 05/01/2026, Common starting date is 12/31/2000

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  • Average plan assets per reported participant: $4,848
    Based on the 2024 public filing. This is a plan-wide average, not a personal retirement target. Calculate a personal retirement target.
  • Employer contributions per reported participant: $368
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  • Employee contributions per reported participant: $569
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  • Reported administrative expenses as a share of assets: 0.80%
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