Conservative Portfolio

Lower Risk

Once your account is claimed, retirement savings can be moved into the Conservative Portfolio. This portfolio aims for lower-risk investments focused on wealth preservation.

All-in fee: 0.50%

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Former participants can switch their portfolios at no cost anytime to stay aligned with their goals.

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Plan Explainer: Conservative Portfolio
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Anyone who wants "Safety First"

The ETFs Behind the Conservative Portfolio

The Conservative Portfolio pairs time-tested ETFs like SPY and MDY with a diversified selection designed for investors seeking wealth preservation with stable growth without taking on excessive risk.

SPY
SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust

Launched in 1993 as the first U.S. ETF on a national exchange, SPY is still the world’s most traded ETF. It changed the game by giving savers an easy way to access a mix of assets and strategies.

Why SPY Stands Out
  • U.S. Large-cap core: Invests in 500 of the largest, most established U.S. companies, giving retirement savings long-term growth potential with the stability of market leaders.
  • Proven track record: With over 30 years of history and millions of shares traded daily, SPY provides a time-tested way to grow a retirement nest egg.
  • Sector diversification: Offers broad exposure to companies across all 11 sectors of the U.S. economy, giving retirement savings a balanced, well-rounded foundation.
MDY
SPDR® S&P MIDCAP 400® ETF Trust

Launched in 1995 as the first ETF focused on mid-sized U.S. companies, offering exposure to a segment often overlooked in most portfolios.

Why MDY Stands Out
  • Broad market exposure: Invests in mid-sized U.S. companies that are established yet still expanding, adding diversity to your portfolio.
  • Proven track record: With over 30 years of history, MDY has delivered solid, long-term returns, supporting retirement growth with a time-tested approach.
  • Balanced risk and reward: Mid-cap offers more growth potential than large caps and more stability than small caps, offering balanced risk and rewards.

Additional ETFs in this portfolio

Ticker Fund What it offers
SPAB SPDR® Portfolio Aggregate Bond ETF Offers broad exposure to U.S. investment-grade bonds across mixed maturities, helping provide diversification and steady income.
TIPX SPDR® Bloomberg 1-10 Year TIPS ETF Provides exposure to U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS) with 1–10 year maturities, helping protect your savings from rising inflation.
EBND SPDR® Bloomberg Emerging Markets Local Bond ETF Provides exposure to government bonds from emerging market countries across mixed maturities, offering geographic diversification and potential higher returns beyond U.S. bonds.
SPHY SPDR® Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF Offers low-cost exposure to U.S. dollar-denominated high yield (below investment grade) corporate bonds with 1-10 year maturities, helping boost income potential in your portfolio.
SPSB SPDR® Portfolio Short Term Corporate Bond ETF Provides low-cost exposure to U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds with 1–3 year maturities, helping add stability and income to your portfolio.
Images are hypothetical. Assuming your current age is 35 years, projections assume a retirement age of 65, an illustrative 7% annual return minus a 0.85% annual fee (6.15% net return). Projections are hypothetical and do not account for inflation.

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