Synopsys, Inc. 401(k): best low-cost funds
Synopsys 401(k) Plan · Plan #001 · Sunnyvale, 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vang Inst 500 IDX TR | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $427.6M |
| FID Contra Pool CL D | Fidelity Management Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $408.6M |
| Vanguard Target 2035 | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $205.8M |
| MFS Growth Equity 5S | MFS Heritage Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $191.6M |
| Vanguard Target 2045 | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $147.0M |
| Vang IS EXT MKT IDX | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $134.1M |
| Vanguard Target 2025 | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $108.1M |
| Putnam Stable Value | Putnam Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $95.9M |
| VG IS TOT BD MKT IDX | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $95.8M |
| Vanguard Target 2055 | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $79.0M |
| VG TOT Intl STK IDX | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $31.4M |
| Vanguard Target 2065 | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $14.6M |
| Vanguard Target INC | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $14.2M |
How plan assets are invested
| Category (Schedule H) | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Registered investment companies (mutual funds) | $610.6M | 22.3% |
| Common/collective trusts | $2.0B | 71.3% |
| Common stock (direct) | $115.4M | 4.2% |
| Participant loans | $7.0M | 0.3% |
| Other investments | $29,897 | 0.0% |
Fees paid from plan assets
| Contract administrator fees | $0 |
| Investment advisory & management fees | $343,967 |
| Other administrative fees | $0 |
| Total administrative expenses | $650,022 |
Reported administrative expenses were about 0.026% of average plan assets, or about $88 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 20251013181128NAL0001715601001. EIN 561546236.
FAQ
What are the best low-cost funds in the Synopsys, Inc. 401(k)?
The free public data doesn't list enough of the Synopsys, 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 Synopsys, 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 Synopsys, Inc. 401(k) plan?
The plan reported about $2.7B in net assets and 7,366 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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