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Target Date Funds (TDF)
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Target date funds (TDF) , also known as lifecycle or target-retirement funds, are investment funds designed to automatically adjust their asset allocation over time to become more conservative as a specific target date (usually a retirement year) approaches. They offer a convenient “set-it-and-forget-it” approach to investing, particularly for retirement savings.
What 401(k) Target date Funds Really Need
Open-Architecture Funds offer 401(k) participants diversified managers and reduced risks in target date funds for stronger retirement outcomes.
What Happened to 401(k) Target Date Funds in 2016?
Little surprise, the popularity of target date funds in 401(k) plans continues to grow. Known for keeping investors on track…
TIAA Adds Lifetime Income to 403b Target Date Funds
After confirming that target date funds with income options count as qualified default investment alternatives in retirement plans, TIAA has moved…
401(k) Participants Tamed by Target Date Funds in 2016
401(k) activity was punctuated by a few spikes in trading activity followed by long lulls of low activity…
A Turbocharge for 401(k) Target Date Fund Portfolios?x
Adding an asset class that increases return in 401(k) target date fund portfolios without additional risk? Sign us up…
Natixis to Launch ‘Sustainable’ 401(k) Target Date Funds
In another sign of the appeal of impact investing, Natixis announced it will launch target date funds with a “sustainable investing approach.”
Vanguard Looks Far Into the Future With New 401(k) Target date Fund
Feeling old? You should. With a goal of targeting the youngest millennial workers, investing giant Vanguard will introduce…
5 Considerations for Evaluating Target Date Funds for Better Participant Outcomes
To give participants a better chance for retirement readiness — and to satisfy fiduciary obligations — plan sponsors…
Target Date Funds Are Now QDIAs, But There’s a Catch
Target date funds that include lifetime income options through the use of annuities and similar products can now…
Latest Investment Giant to Offer 401(k) Target Date Funds
Prudential Target Date Funds introduce Day One Mutual Funds, offering 12 options designed to help investors prepare for retirement.