TRINET 401(K) PLAN Investment Options
Available Funds in TRINET 401(K) PLAN
Below is the lineup of investment options available to participants in TRINET 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 |
|---|
| E.I.N. 48-1304650 PLAN NO. |
| American Funds 2030 Target Date Retirement R6 Registed Investment Co. |
| American Funds 2035 Target Date Retirement R6 Registed Investment Co. |
| American Funds 2065 Targett Date Retirement R6 Registed Investment Co. |
| American Funds EUPAC R6 Registed Investment Co. |
| American Funds New Perspective R6 Registed Investment Co. |
| Baird Aggregate Bond Inst Registed Investment Co. |
| Delaware Small Cap Value R6 Registed Investment Co. |
| Fidelity 500 Index Registed Investment Co. |
| Harris Assoc. Oakmark Intl Col Fd Cl 1 Registed Investment Co. |
| JP Morgan Small Cap Growth L Registed Investment Co. |
| Undiscovered Mgrs Behavioral Value R6 Registed Investment Co. |
| Vanguard Explorer Adm Registed Investment Co. |
| Vanguard Target Retirement 2045 Inv Registed Investment Co. |
| Vanguard Target Retirement 2055 Inv Registed Investment Co. |
| Vanguard US Growth Adm Registed Investment Co. |
| Legal & General S&P 400 DC CIT B Collective Trust Fund |
| Legal & General S&P 500 DC CIT Collective Trust Fund |
| Legal & General S&P 600 DC CIT Collective Trust Fund |
| State St Emg Mkts Indx SL SF Cl II Collective Trust Fund |
| State St Intl Indx SL Cl IX Collective Trust Fund |
| State St US Bnd Indx SL Cl XIV Collective Trust Fund |
| Vanguard Target Retire 2020 Trust Select Collective Trust Fund |
| Vanguard Target Retire 2025 Trust Select Collective Trust Fund |
| Vanguard Target Retire 2030 Trust Select Collective Trust Fund |
| Vanguard Target Retire 2035 Trust Select Collective Trust Fund |
| Vanguard Target Retire 2040 Trust Select Collective Trust Fund |
| Vanguard Target Retire 2045 Trust Select Collective Trust Fund |
| Vanguard Target Retire 2050 Trust Select Collective Trust Fund |
| Vanguard Target Retire 2055 Trust Select Collective Trust Fund |
| Vanguard Target Retire 2060 Trust Select Collective Trust Fund |
| Vanguard Target Retire 2065 Trust Select Collective Trust Fund |
| Vanguard Target Retire 2070 Trust Select Collective Trust Fund |
| Vanguard Target Retire Inc Trust Select Collective Trust Fund |
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 TRINET 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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