Whirlpool Corporation 401(k): best low-cost funds
Whirlpool 401(k) Retirement Plan · Plan #001 · Benton Harbor, MI
Suggested simple Boglehead mix
- US stocks (~60%): Vanguard Institutional 500 Index Trust
- International stocks (~20-30%): Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund: Inst'l Plus Shares
- Bonds (~10-20%): Vanguard Institutional Total Bond Market Index Trust
Fund names from the plan's public SEC Form 11-K filed 2025-06-23 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vftc Institutional 500 Index Trust index | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $293.1M |
| Vftc Target RET 2040 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $271.6M |
| Vftc Target RET 2030 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $259.0M |
| Vftc Retirement Savings Trust II | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $212.9M |
| Vftc Target RET 2050 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $181.4M |
| Vftc Target RET 2045 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $171.7M |
| Vftc Inst TL BND MK IX Trust | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $160.6M |
| Vftc Target RET 2035 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $156.4M |
| Vftc Target RET 2055 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $127.6M |
| Vftc Target RET 2025 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $109.8M |
| Vftc Target RET 2060 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $80.5M |
| Vftc Target RET 2020 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $75.1M |
| Vftc Target RET Income TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $39.1M |
| Vftc Target RET 2065 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $24.3M |
| Vftc Target RET 2070 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $1.6M |
| Vftc Target RET INC & Growth TR PLU | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $835,104 |
How plan assets are invested
| Category (Schedule H) | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Registered investment companies (mutual funds) | $1.0B | 29.4% |
| Common/collective trusts | $2.2B | 62.7% |
| Employer securities (company stock) | $187.6M | 5.4% |
| Participant loans | $44.7M | 1.3% |
| Other investments | $38.8M | 1.1% |
Fees paid from plan assets
| Other administrative fees | $2.4M |
| Total administrative expenses | $2.4M |
Reported administrative expenses were about 0.071% of average plan assets, or about $97 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 20251014155855NAL0003339249001. EIN 381490038.
FAQ
What are the best low-cost funds in the Whirlpool Corporation 401(k)?
Based on public filings, index options include Vanguard Institutional 500 Index Trust (US stocks), Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund: Inst'l Plus Shares (international stocks) and Vanguard Institutional Total Bond Market Index Trust (bonds). Confirm them against your current plan menu and fee disclosure.
Can I build a three-fund portfolio in the Whirlpool Corporation 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 Whirlpool Corporation 401(k) plan?
The plan reported about $3.5B in net assets and 24,630 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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