Estee Lauder, Inc. 401(k): best low-cost funds
The Estee Lauder Companies 401(k) Savings Plan · Plan #002 · Long Island City, NY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Growth Commingled Fund | Fidelity Management Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $775.7M |
| S&P 500 Index Non-lending Fund index | State Street Global Advisors Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $364.0M |
| Jpmorgan Smart Retirement 2045 Fund | Jpmorgan Chase Bank, NA | Common/collective trust | $210.6M |
| Jpmorgan Smart Retirement 2050 Fund | Jpmorgan Chase Bank, NA | Common/collective trust | $209.7M |
| Jpmorgan Smart Retirement 2040 Fund | Jpmorgan Chase Bank, NA | Common/collective trust | $190.5M |
| Jpmorgan Smart Retirement 2035 Fund | Jpmorgan Chase Bank, NA | Common/collective trust | $173.1M |
| Jpmorgan Smart Retirement 2030 Fund | Jpmorgan Chase Bank, NA | Common/collective trust | $141.1M |
| Jpmorgan Smart Retirement 2025 Fund | Jpmorgan Chase Bank, NA | Common/collective trust | $105.3M |
| Jpmorgan Smart Retirement 2055 Fund | Jpmorgan Chase Bank, NA | Common/collective trust | $92.9M |
| Jpmorgan Smart Retirement Income FD | Jpmorgan Chase Bank, NA | Common/collective trust | $62.4M |
| Jpmorgan Smart Retirement 2020 Fund | Jpmorgan Chase Bank, NA | Common/collective trust | $54.0M |
| Loomis Sayles Core Discretion Trust | Loomis Sayles Trust Company, LLC | Common/collective trust | $46.2M |
| Jpmorgan Smart Retirement 2060 Fund | Jpmorgan Chase Bank, NA | Common/collective trust | $37.9M |
| US Short-term Govt/credit Bond Fund | State Street Global Advisors Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $11.3M |
How plan assets are invested
| Category (Schedule H) | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Registered investment companies (mutual funds) | $553.3M | 17.5% |
| Common/collective trusts | $2.5B | 78.1% |
| Common stock (direct) | $97.4M | 3.1% |
| Participant loans | $26.1M | 0.8% |
Fees paid from plan assets
| Investment advisory & management fees | $841,116 |
| Total administrative expenses | $1.7M |
Reported administrative expenses were about 0.058% of average plan assets, or about $96 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 20250929120531NAL0015157907001. EIN 131871348.
FAQ
What are the best low-cost funds in the Estee Lauder, Inc. 401(k)?
The free public data doesn't list enough of the Estee Lauder, 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 Estee Lauder, 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 Estee Lauder, Inc. 401(k) plan?
The plan reported about $3.2B in net assets and 17,976 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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