Adobe Inc. 401(k): best low-cost funds
Adobe Inc. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan · Plan #001 · SAN Jose, CA
Suggested simple Boglehead mix
The public data doesn't show enough index funds from this plan to suggest a full mix. A typical Boglehead approach: look in your menu for a US total market or S&P 500 index fund, an international index fund, and a US bond index fund, all with expense ratios under about 0.10%. Or use one low-cost target-date index fund. How the 3-fund portfolio works.
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Pooled funds named in the filing (Schedule D)
These are collective trusts and similar pooled funds the plan reported holding. Names that look like index funds are tagged index by keyword, so check them yourself. Mutual funds are not listed by name in the free data.
| Fund | Manager | Type | Plan's holding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vftc Institutional 500 Index Trust index | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $851.5M |
| Vftc Target RET 2050 TR Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $443.9M |
| Vftc Target RET 2045 TR Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $425.2M |
| Vftc Target RET 2040 TR Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $366.8M |
| Vftc Target RET 2035 TR Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $317.6M |
| Vftc Target RET 2055 TR Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $304.5M |
| Vftc Instnll Extended MKT IDX TR | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $232.4M |
| Vftc Target RET 2030 TR Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $202.9M |
| Vftc Instl Total Bond MKT IDX TR index | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $183.3M |
| Vftc Target RET 2060 TR Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $149.4M |
| Vftc Target RET 2025 TR Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $101.0M |
| Vftc Retirement Savings Trust III | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $58.4M |
| Vftc Target RET 2065 TR Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $28.3M |
| Vftc Target RET 2020 TR Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $21.9M |
| Vftc Target RET Income TR Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $15.4M |
| Vftc Target RET 2070 TR Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $2.4M |
| Vftc Target RET INC & Growth TR SEL | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $122,824 |
| Vftc Target RET 2020 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $0 |
| Vftc Target RET 2025 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $0 |
| Vftc Target RET 2030 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $0 |
| Vftc Target RET 2035 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $0 |
| Vftc Target RET 2040 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $0 |
| Vftc Target RET 2045 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $0 |
| Vftc Target RET 2050 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $0 |
| Vftc Target RET 2055 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $0 |
| Vftc Target RET 2060 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $0 |
| Vftc Target RET 2065 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $0 |
| Vftc Target RET 2070 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $0 |
| Vftc Target RET Income TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $0 |
How plan assets are invested
| Category (Schedule H) | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Registered investment companies (mutual funds) | $1.0B | 20.3% |
| Common/collective trusts | $3.7B | 73.6% |
| Participant loans | $24.6M | 0.5% |
| Other investments | $265.3M | 5.3% |
Fees paid from plan assets
| Investment advisory & management fees | $567,630 |
| Other administrative fees | $18,700 |
| Total administrative expenses | $719,547 |
Reported administrative expenses were about 0.016% of average plan assets, or about $34 per participant with a balance. This usually excludes fund expense ratios netted inside mutual funds and trusts.
Source: DOL EFAST2 Form 5500 & Schedules H/D, filing ID 20251015140643NAL0004775505001. EIN 770019522.
FAQ
What are the best low-cost funds in the Adobe Inc. 401(k)?
The free public data doesn't list enough of the Adobe Inc. plan's index funds to say. Look in your plan's fee disclosure (404a-5 notice) for a US stock index fund, an international index fund and a bond index fund with low expense ratios.
Can I build a three-fund portfolio in the Adobe Inc. 401(k)?
Possibly. Many large plans offer the three building blocks, but the public data for this plan doesn't confirm it. A low-cost target-date index fund is a common one-fund alternative.
How big is the Adobe Inc. 401(k) plan?
The plan reported about $5.0B in net assets and 21,168 participants with balances for plan year 2024, according to its DOL Form 5500 filing.
Where does this data come from?
From public U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EFAST2) and, where noted, the plan's SEC Form 11-K. Data can be outdated or incomplete, and this page is not financial advice.
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