Nordstrom, Inc. 401(k): best low-cost funds
Nordstrom 401k Plan · Plan #001 · Seattle, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Inst 500 IX | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $1.1B |
| Europacific Growth Fund | The Capital Group Europacific Growth Trust | Common/collective trust | $572.7M |
| Loomis Sayles Core Plus Fixed Incom | Loomis Sayles Trust Company, LLC | Common/collective trust | $437.0M |
| Putnam Stable Value Fund | Putnam Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $297.9M |
| Schroder Int'l Multi-cap Eqty Trust | SEI Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $273.7M |
| Pgim Retirement Real Estate Fund II | Pgim Inc. | 103-12 investment entity | $101.8M |
| Ssga Tips Index index | State Street Bank And Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $48.2M |
| EB Temporary Investment | The Bank Of NEW York Mellon | Common/collective trust | $13.6M |
How plan assets are invested
| Category (Schedule H) | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Registered investment companies (mutual funds) | $588.2M | 13.7% |
| Common/collective trusts | $2.7B | 63.1% |
| Employer securities (company stock) | $68.5M | 1.6% |
| Common stock (direct) | $519.3M | 12.1% |
| Participant loans | $77.1M | 1.8% |
| Other investments | $56.9M | 1.3% |
Fees paid from plan assets
| Investment advisory & management fees | $6.3M |
| Other administrative fees | $-8,050 |
| Total administrative expenses | $11.1M |
Reported administrative expenses were about 0.270% of average plan assets, or about $108 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 20250801124051NAL0007172657001. EIN 910515058.
FAQ
What are the best low-cost funds in the Nordstrom, Inc. 401(k)?
The free public data doesn't list enough of the Nordstrom, 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 Nordstrom, 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 Nordstrom, Inc. 401(k) plan?
The plan reported about $4.3B in net assets and 102,382 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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