Travelers Companies, Inc. 401(k): best low-cost funds
The Travelers 401(k) Savings Plan · Plan #002 · ST. Paul, MN
Suggested simple Boglehead mix
- US stocks (~60%): Vanguard Institutional Index Fund — Plus Shares
- International stocks (~20-30%): State Street World ex. U.S. Index Non-Lending Series Fund — Class A
- Bonds (~10-20%): Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund — Institutional Plus Shares
Fund names from the plan's public SEC Form 11-K filed 2025-06-16 (fund list in the annual report). Confirm they are on your current menu and check expense ratios. Adjust the bond share for your age and risk tolerance.
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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 Trgt RET 2045 Trst Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $461.4M |
| Vanguard Trgt RET 2035 Trst Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $386.9M |
| Vanguard Trgt RET 2050 Trst Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Compamy | Common/collective trust | $370.1M |
| World Ex-us Index Nlsf CA A (zvbp) index | State Street Global Advisors | Common/collective trust | $362.6M |
| Vanguard Trgt RET 2030 Trst Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $327.7M |
| Vanguard Trgt RET 2025 Trst Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $291.6M |
| Vanguard Trgt RET 2040 Trst Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $288.6M |
| Vanguard Trgt RET 2055 Trst Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $279.3M |
| EMG Mkts Index Nlsf CL A (zv3w) index | State Street Global Advisors | Common/collective trust | $152.5M |
| Intermediate Core Fund | Goldman Sachs Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $129.8M |
| Vanguard Trgt RET 2020 Trst Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $91.3M |
| Vanguard Trgt RET 2060 Trst Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Compnay | Common/collective trust | $85.4M |
| Loomis Sayles Intermediate | The Loomis Sayles Trust Company, LLC | Common/collective trust | $84.4M |
| Vanguard Trgt RET INC Trst Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $79.5M |
| Term Fund 2026 | Goldman Sachs Trust Company, N.a. | 103-12 investment entity | $59.7M |
| Term Fund 2027 | Goldman Sachs Trust Company, N.a. | 103-12 investment entity | $58.8M |
| Term Fund 2025 | Goldman Sachs Trust Company, N.a. | 103-12 investment entity | $58.8M |
| Term Fund 2028 | Goldman Sachs Trust Company, N.a. | 103-12 investment entity | $53.6M |
| Vanguard Trgt RET 2065 Trst Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $36.7M |
| Term Fund 2024 | Goldman Sachs Trust Company, N.a. | 103-12 investment entity | $5.3M |
| Vanguard Trgt RET 2070 Trst Select | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $2.2M |
| Term Fund 2023 | Goldman Sachs Trust Company, N.a. | 103-12 investment entity | $0 |
How plan assets are invested
| Category (Schedule H) | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Registered investment companies (mutual funds) | $5.5B | 52.8% |
| Common/collective trusts | $3.4B | 33.0% |
| Insurance co. general account | $141.8M | 1.4% |
| Employer securities (company stock) | $429.7M | 4.1% |
| Participant loans | $99.4M | 1.0% |
| Other investments | $398.9M | 3.8% |
Fees paid from plan assets
| Contract administrator fees | $10,880 |
| Investment advisory & management fees | $202,210 |
| Other administrative fees | $2.6M |
| Total administrative expenses | $3.7M |
Reported administrative expenses were about 0.038% of average plan assets, or about $89 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 20250925101201NAL0008396353001. EIN 410518860.
FAQ
What are the best low-cost funds in the Travelers Companies, Inc. 401(k)?
Based on public filings, index options include Vanguard Institutional Index Fund — Plus Shares (US stocks), State Street World ex. U.S. Index Non-Lending Series Fund — Class A (international stocks) and Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund — Institutional Plus Shares (bonds). Confirm them against your current plan menu and fee disclosure.
Can I build a three-fund portfolio in the Travelers Companies, Inc. 401(k)?
It appears so: the filing lists a US stock index fund, an international index fund and a bond index fund. The split between them depends on your own goals and risk tolerance.
How big is the Travelers Companies, Inc. 401(k) plan?
The plan reported about $10.4B in net assets and 41,646 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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