THE ALCOTT GROUP 401(K) PLAN Investment Options
Basic steps for THE ALCOTT GROUP 401(K) PLAN investments
- Understand Your Goals and Risk Tolerance: Consider your retirement goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance when choosing investments. Are you saving for retirement, or do you have other financial goals in mind? How comfortable are you with market fluctuations?
- Diversification: Diversification is key to managing risk in your investment portfolio. Spread your investments across different asset classes (e.g., stocks, bonds, cash equivalents) and sectors to reduce the impact of market volatility.
- Asset Allocation: Determine the appropriate mix of assets for your investment portfolio based on your goals and risk tolerance. This may involve allocating a percentage of your portfolio to stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents.
- Review Investment Options: Evaluate the investment options available within THE ALCOTT GROUP 401(K) PLAN (see below for more detailed investment options). Look for funds with low fees, consistent performance, and a track record of meeting their investment objectives.
- Consider Target-Date Funds: Target-date funds are a popular option for retirement savings because they automatically adjust the asset allocation over time based on your expected retirement date. These funds can be a convenient option for investors who prefer a hands-off approach to investing.
- Monitor and Rebalance: Periodically review your investment portfolio and make adjustments as needed. Rebalance your portfolio to maintain your desired asset allocation and ensure it remains aligned with your goals and risk tolerance.
- Seek Professional Advice: If you’re unsure about which investments to choose or how to allocate your assets, consider seeking advice from a financial advisor. They can help you develop an investment strategy tailored to your individual needs and circumstances.
By following these steps, you can set up a 401(k) plan and choose investments that align with your long-term financial goals and objectives. Remember that investing involves risk, and it’s important to carefully consider your options and seek professional advice if needed.
Investment Options
THE ALCOTT GROUP 401(K) PLAN provides a list of funds (mutual funds and collective investment trusts — custom-made mutual funds for the plan):
Total Available Funds: 46
| Investment Description |
|---|
| FIDELITY SDBA SELF-DIRECTED BROKERAGE ACCOUNTS |
| ISHARES MSCI EAFE INTERNATIONAL INDEX FUND CLASS K MUTUAL FUND |
| DFA EMERGING MARKETS CORE EQUITY PORTFOLIO INSTITUTIONAL CLASSMUTUAL FUND |
| FRANKLIN GROWTH FUNDCLASS R6 MUTUAL FUND |
| FIDELITY US BOND INDEX FUND MUTUAL FUND |
| GABELLI US TREASURY MONEY MARKET MUTUAL FUND |
| JANUS HENDERSON GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES FUND CL T MUTUAL FUND |
| METROPOIITAN WEST TOTAL RETURN CLASS P MUTUAL FUND |
| PRUDENTIAL HIGH YIELD CL Q MUTUAL FUND |
| AB SMALL CAP GROWTH K MUTUAL FUND |
| AMERICAN FUNDS EUROPACIFIC GROWTH FUND CLASS R6 MUTUAL FUND |
| THE INCOME FUND OF AMERICA CLASS R-6 MUTUAL FUND |
| DWS RREEF REAL ESTATE SECURITIES R6 MUTUAL FUND |
| DREYFUS BOSTON CO SM MID CAP GRW I MUTUAL FUND |
| JPMORGAN UNDISCOVERED MGS DISCIPL VALUE MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD INFLATION PROTECTED SECURITIES MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD LIFE STRATEGY GROWTH MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD LIFESTRATEGY INCOME MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD SELECT VALUE MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD SHORT-TERM BOND INDEX ADMIRAL MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MARKET INDEX FUND ADMIRAL SHARES MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD EQUITY INCOME ADMIRAL MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2055 INV MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2050 INV MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 INV MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD GROWTH INDEX ADMIRAL MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD MID-CAP INDEX FUND ADMIRAL SHARES MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD INDEX 500 (INSTITUTIONAL) MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDEX AD MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2065 INV MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD LIFE STRATEGY CONSERVATIVE MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD SMALL-CAP INDEX FUND ADMIRAL SHARES MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD LIFE STRATEGY MODERATE MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2070 INV MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD SHORT-TERM INFLATION-PROTECTED SECURITIES INDEX FUND ADMIRAL SHARESMUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 INV MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD TOTAL INTERNATIONAL STOCK INDEX FUND ADMIRAL SHARES MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT INCOME MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2045 INV MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET INDEX FUND ADMIRAL SHARES MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2035 INV MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2060 INV MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2025 INV MUTUAL FUND |
| VANGUARD TARGET RETIREMENT 2020 INV MUTUAL FUND |
| METLIFE STABLE VALUE CLASS 0 COMMON/COLLECTIVE TRUST |
| RELIANCE NY LIFE ANCHOR SERIES 1 CL 0 COMMON/COLLECTIVE TRUST |
How to invest
Key principles in retirement investing:
- Proper asset allocation among stocks and bonds, the two major assets. Proper assess your risk tolerance level based on your age, financial situation, personal emotional level to tolerate up and down, and retirement expectation.
- Invest in (ultra) low cost index funds if possible. Don’t get caught up with flashy funds.
- Invest for a long term: financial markets are up and down and investment values are subject to fluctuation. However, viewed as business investments, you can be assured that diversified funds (stocks and bonds) have solid business fundamental that eventually will deliver inflation beating returns for stocks.
See Four-Step Guide for 401(k) Retirement Investing.
Basic asset allocation templates
The following asset allocation templates are based on popular lazy portfolios. These are core or major asset class-based portfolios using ultra-low-cost index funds for each asset class. Once you have decided on your proper risk asset (stocks) allocation, you can utilize these lazy portfolio templates to scale the allocations to your risk allocation level. See Asset Allocation Portfolio Templates for a guide:
The return data shown below all have the same latest date: 04/24/2025.
| Name | YTD Return | 1Yr AR | 3Yr AR | 5Yr AR | 10Yr AR | 15Yr AR | 20Yr AR | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Core Asset Portfolio | -1.24% | 7.16% | 4.57% | 7.57% | 5.85% | 6.78% | 6.64% | 6.33% |
| Five Core Asset Portfolio | -1.49% | 7.14% | 4.45% | 7.43% | 5.77% | 6.67% | 6.72% | 6.52% |
| Three Core Asset Portfolio | -1.55% | 7.03% | 5.40% | 8.01% | 6.22% | 7.03% | 6.75% | 6.26% |
| Two Core Asset Portfolio | -3.87% | 6.96% | 5.80% | 8.50% | 7.27% | 8.26% | 7.45% | 6.73% |
| Yale Endowment Template | -0.81% | 8.17% | 3.39% | 7.36% | 6.17% | 7.64% | 7.44% | 7.60% |
| S&P 500 Index | -6.41% | 9.46% | 10.01% | 15.80% | 11.87% | 12.58% | 10.08% | 8.17% |
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