Microsoft Corporation 401(k): best low-cost funds
Microsoft Corporation Savings Plus 401k Plan · Plan #001 · Redmond, WA
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 CO. Commingled Pool | Fidelity Management Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $7.2B |
| BLK Lifepath Index 2050 Fund F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $5.1B |
| Fidelity Contrafund Commingled Pool | Fidelity Management Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $4.4B |
| BLK Lifepath Index 2040 Fund F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $4.3B |
| Vanguard Russell 1000 GR Index TR index | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $3.7B |
| Vanguard Russell 1000 VAL Index TR index | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $2.1B |
| BLK Lifepath Index 2060 Fund F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $2.0B |
| BLK Lifepath Index 2030 Fund F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $2.0B |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 GR Index TR index | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $1.6B |
| BLK Lifepath Index 2055 Fund F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $1.5B |
| BLK Lifepath Index 2045 Fund F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $1.2B |
| Short-term Investment Fund | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $1.1B |
| BLK Lifepath Index Retirement FD F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $764.1M |
| BLK Lifepath Index 2035 Fund F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $733.3M |
| BLK Lifepath Index 2065 Fund F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $479.6M |
| Spartan Small- MID CAP Value Index index | Geode Capital Management Trust Company, LLC | Common/collective trust | $268.6M |
| Pimco Inflation Response CIT Class | SEI Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $112.1M |
| BLK Lifepath Index 2025 Fund F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $0 |
How plan assets are invested
| Category (Schedule H) | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Registered investment companies (mutual funds) | $12.8B | 19.5% |
| Common/collective trusts | $38.7B | 59.0% |
| Employer securities (company stock) | $5.1B | 7.7% |
| Common stock (direct) | $7.7B | 11.7% |
| Participant loans | $255.8M | 0.4% |
| Other investments | $24.1M | 0.0% |
Fees paid from plan assets
| Contract administrator fees | $95,850 |
| Investment advisory & management fees | $31.8M |
| Other administrative fees | $611,947 |
| Total administrative expenses | $32.3M |
Reported administrative expenses were about 0.054% of average plan assets, or about $181 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 20250627162504NAL0005423731001. EIN 911144442.
FAQ
What are the best low-cost funds in the Microsoft Corporation 401(k)?
The free public data doesn't list enough of the Microsoft Corporation 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 Microsoft Corporation 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 Microsoft Corporation 401(k) plan?
The plan reported about $65.6B in net assets and 177,887 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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