Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. 401(k): best low-cost funds
Kaiser Permanente TAX Sheltered Annuity Plan · Plan #039 · Oakland, 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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Fund menu
This plan reported no named pooled funds on Schedule D, so the free data does not show its fund lineup.
How plan assets are invested
| Category (Schedule H) | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Registered investment companies (mutual funds) | $13.0B | 93.8% |
| Insurance co. general account | $593.2M | 4.3% |
| Participant loans | $162.8M | 1.2% |
| Other investments | $100.4M | 0.7% |
Fees paid from plan assets
| Other administrative fees | $5.0M |
| Total administrative expenses | $5.0M |
Reported administrative expenses were about 0.038% of average plan assets, or about $47 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 20250901135013NAL0027602178001. EIN 941340523.
FAQ
What are the best low-cost funds in the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. 401(k)?
The free public data doesn't list enough of the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, 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 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, 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 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. 401(k) plan?
The plan reported about $13.8B in net assets and 104,754 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From public U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EFAST2) and, where noted, the plan's SEC Form 11-K. Data can be outdated or incomplete, and this page is not financial advice.
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