Viewpoints about Target-date funds in a 401(k)
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What does a target-date fund invest in?
Often described as a one-step investment, a target-date fund (TDF) is designed to keep investments aligned with a planned retirement date. But what’s actually inside one of these funds? Here’s a look at the three levels of investment management that help drive outcomes for TDFs.
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Market downturns can help target-date investors grow their retirement savings
Periods of market downturns are stressful for all investors; however, historical data shows that participants are often rewarded through higher long-term returns. Encouragingly, even participants retiring as markets enter a downturn have an opportunity to recoup losses.
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Mixing up your investments with a diversified retirement account
Deciding how to invest your retirement savings can be challenging. Employer-sponsored retirement plans often provide dozens of options to choose from. One thing most financial professionals agree on is that diversifying—or mixing—your retirement investments may help you build your savings and manage risk over the long term.
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About target-date fund glide paths—a key to asset allocation in a 401(k)
A glide path is the investment blueprint that a target-date funds uses to adjust its investments according to how close the investor is to retirement. Understanding how they work is crucial to being able to make decisions on your plan’s investment lineup. Here are some of the details you need to know.
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Should you choose a target-date or target-risk fund in your 401(k)?
Your 401(k) plan offers several investment options, including target-date funds (TDFs) and target-risk funds (TRFs). Get to know the differences and how you might be able to consider one of these funds to help you save for retirement.
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