Edward D. Jones & Co., L.p. 401(k): best low-cost funds
Edward D. Jones & CO. Profit Sharing And 401(k) Plan · Plan #001 · ST. Louis, MO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large CAP Growth/mfs FD | Empower Annuity Insurance Company | Pooled separate account | $951.2M |
| T Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth Trust | T. Rowe Price Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $903.6M |
| Blackrock Equity Dividend | Empower Annuity Insurance Company | Pooled separate account | $500.8M |
| Wellington Growth Opportunities | Empower Annuity Insurance Company | Pooled separate account | $440.1M |
| Champlain MID CAP Fund | Empower Annuity Insurance Company | Pooled separate account | $411.0M |
| American Funds Europacific Growth | Empower Annuity Insurance Company | Pooled separate account | $378.5M |
| Goldman Sachs Small CAP V | Empower Annuity Insurance Company | Pooled separate account | $346.9M |
| Wellington Dividend Growth Fund | Empower Annuity Insurance Company | Pooled separate account | $339.9M |
| MFS MID CAP Value | Empower Annuity Insurance Company | Pooled separate account | $305.4M |
| Lord Abbett Bond Denenture | Empower Annuity Insurance Company | Pooled separate account | $234.5M |
| Lord Abbett Core | Empower Annuity Insurance Company | Pooled separate account | $199.6M |
| Sustainable LG CAP Growth EQ Fund | Empower Annuity Insurance Company | Pooled separate account | $151.3M |
| Prudential Stable Value Fund | Prudential Trust CO. | Common/collective trust | $82.3M |
How plan assets are invested
| Category (Schedule H) | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Registered investment companies (mutual funds) | $6.5B | 52.7% |
| Common/collective trusts | $903.6M | 7.3% |
| Pooled separate accounts | $4.3B | 35.1% |
| Insurance co. general account | $173.5M | 1.4% |
Fees paid from plan assets
| Contract administrator fees | $0 |
| Investment advisory & management fees | $0 |
| Other administrative fees | $6,986 |
| Total administrative expenses | $1.2M |
Reported administrative expenses were about 0.011% of average plan assets, or about $22 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 20251014113913NAL0001318755001. EIN 430345811.
FAQ
What are the best low-cost funds in the Edward D. Jones & Co., L.p. 401(k)?
The free public data doesn't list enough of the Edward D. Jones & Co., L.p. 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 Edward D. Jones & Co., L.p. 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 Edward D. Jones & Co., L.p. 401(k) plan?
The plan reported about $12.4B in net assets and 56,268 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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