Apple Inc. 401(k): best low-cost funds
Apple 401(k) Plan · Plan #001 · Cupertino, 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 Inst 500 Index TR index | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $4.6B |
| Fidelity Contra Fund Comm PL | Fideity Management Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $2.4B |
| Lifepath Index 2050 F index | Blackrock Inst. Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $2.2B |
| Lifepath Index 2045 F index | Blackrock Inst. Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $2.0B |
| Lifepath Index 2055 F index | Blackrock Inst. Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $1.8B |
| Lifepath Index 2040 F index | Blackrock Inst. Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $1.4B |
| Vftc Inst Market Index index | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $1.1B |
| Lifepath Index 2035 F index | Blackrock Inst. Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $1.0B |
| Vftc INT Stock IND Fund | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $925.5M |
| Lifepath Index 2060 F index | Blackrock Inst. Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $750.1M |
| Vftc INS Total Bond Market Index index | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $664.9M |
| Lifepath Index 2030 F index | Blackrock Inst. Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $645.7M |
| Lifepath Index Retire F index | Blackrock Inst. Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $603.7M |
| Baillie Gifford International Alpha | Baillie Gifford | Common/collective trust | $306.5M |
| AB US Small Mid-cp Value CIT W Seri | Wilmington Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $256.2M |
| Galliard Intermediate Core Fund L | SEI Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $225.2M |
| BNY Mellon EB Global Real Estate SE | BNY Mellon | Common/collective trust | $191.0M |
| Eaton Vance Trust CO CIT High Yield | Eaton Vance Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $189.4M |
| Lifepath Index 2065 F index | Blackrock Inst. Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $188.9M |
| Galliard Short Core Fund F | SEI Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $164.5M |
| Loomis Sayles Core Plus Fixed Incom | Loomis Sayles | Common/collective trust | $121.4M |
| Short-term Invest Fund II | SEI Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $20.0M |
| Lifepath Index 2070 F index | Blackrock Inst. Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $808,337 |
| Lifepath Index 2025 F index | Blackrock Inst. Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $0 |
How plan assets are invested
| Category (Schedule H) | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Registered investment companies (mutual funds) | $17.6M | 0.1% |
| Common/collective trusts | $21.9B | 88.5% |
| Common stock (direct) | $1.1B | 4.4% |
| Participant loans | $225.7M | 0.9% |
| Other investments | $1.5B | 6.2% |
Fees paid from plan assets
| Investment advisory & management fees | $6.2M |
| Other administrative fees | $50,112 |
| Total administrative expenses | $7.4M |
Reported administrative expenses were about 0.033% of average plan assets, or about $51 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 20250917213639NAL0000924912001. EIN 942404110.
FAQ
What are the best low-cost funds in the Apple Inc. 401(k)?
The free public data doesn't list enough of the Apple 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 Apple 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 Apple Inc. 401(k) plan?
The plan reported about $24.7B in net assets and 143,849 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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