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ABC's Thrift Plan for Cooperatives Funds are as follows:

Please click on a fund for its current performance results.

Traditional Fund Name

ABC General Fund

A stabilized fixed income portfolio managed by Wells Fargo Bank. The objective of this fund is to produce stable returns that are usually higher than traditional money market investments. The Fund usually experiences little or no fluctuation in principal value. Invested predominately in direct obligations of the U.S. Government and U.S. Government Agencies.

 

Columbia Acorn Fund

Symbol: (ACRNX)

A no-load small to mid-cap growth fund investing for growth at a reasonable price, emphasizing stocks with strong growth prospects that may be under-researched by Wall Street.

It is listed under the Columbia family of mutual funds as AcornZ.

 

Columbia Small Cap Z Fund

Symbol: (SMCEX)

A no-load value-oriented, disciplined small-cap fund employing a consistent management and investment process since its 1992 inception. The fund maintains a diverse sector allocation of approximately 200 holdings and low turnover to manage overall portfolio risk.

It is listed under the Columbia family of mutual funds as SmCpZ.

 

Dodge and Cox Stock Fund

Symbol: (DODGX)

A no-load mutual fund seeking long-term growth of principal and income, investing in companies appearing to be temporarily undervalued by the stock market but having a favorable outlook for long-term growth.

It is listed under the Dodge & Cox family of mutual funds as STOCK.

 

American Funds Growth Fund of America

Symbol: (RGAFX)

A no-load mutual fund seeking capital appreciation through investments primarily in common stock, preferred stock, and securities convertible into common stock with above average growth characteristics.

JP Morgan Mid Cap Value Fund

Symbol: (FLMVX)

A no-load fund managed by JP Morgan seeking to provide long-term growth from mid-capitalization stocks. Invests in medium-sized U.S.

Companies with market capitalization between $1 billion and $20 billion. Applies a value-oriented strategy to find stocks selling at attractive prices.

It is listed under the JP Morgan family of mutual funds as MdCpVal.

 

Artio International Equity Fund 

Formerly 

(Julius Baer International Equity Institutional)

Symbol: (JIEIX)

A no-load fund managed by Artio International seeking total return on its assets from long term growth of capital. The fund invests in a diversified

portfolio of common stocks of issuers of all sizes.

 

It is listed under the Artio International family of mutual funds as IntlEqI.

 

Vanguard Institutional Index

Symbol: (VINIX)

 

A no-load mutual fund seeking to provide long-term growth of capital and income from dividends. The Fund holds all the 500 stocks that make up the S & P 500 Index in proportion to their weighting in the index.

It is listed under the Vanguard Index family of mutual funds as Instldx.

 

Vanguard Value Index - Institutional Shares

Symbol: (VIVIX)

A no-load mutual fund seeking to replicate the total return of the S & P / BARRA Value Index.

It is listed under the Vanguard Index family of mutual funds as ValAdml.

 

Vanguard Intermediate Term - Investment Grade - Admiral Shares

Symbol: (VFIDX)

A no-load mutual fund invested primarily in a widely diversified group of intermediate-term bonds, most of which are issued by corporations. It may also invest in U.S. Treasury securities.

It is listed under the Vanguard family of mutual funds as ITCrpAdml.

 

Vanguard Target Date Funds

With Target Retirement Funds, you have only one decision to make: when you plan to retire.

Your Target Retirement Fund automatically grows more conservative as your retirement date nears.

 

Vanguard Target Retirement Income

Symbol: (VTINX)

Appropriate for someone aged 71+

 

The investment seeks current income and some capital appreciation. 

The fund invests in other Vanguard mutual funds according to an asset allocation designed for investors currently in retirement. 

It typically allocates 30% of assets in stocks and 70% to bonds.

 

Vanguard Target Retirement 2005

Symbol: (VTOVX)

Appropriate for someone aged 65-70

 

The investment seeks to provide growth of capital and current income. 

The fund primarily invests in other Vanguard mutual funds according to an asset allocation designed for investors planning to retire within a few years of 2005. 

It typically allocates 44% of assets in stocks and 56% to bonds.

 

Vanguard Target Retirement 2010

Symbol: (VTENX)

Appropriate for someone aged 60-64

 

The investment seeks to provide growth of capital and current income. 

The fund invests in other Vanguard mutual funds according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors planning to retire within a few years of 2010. 

It typically allocates 55% of assets in stocks and 45% to bonds.

 

Vanguard Target Retirement 2015

Symbol: (VTXVX)

Appropriate for someone aged 55-59

 

The investment seeks to provide growth of capital and current income. 

The fund primarily invests in other Vanguard mutual funds according to an asset allocation designed for investors planning to retire within a few years of 2015. 

It typically allocates 64% of assets in stocks and 36% to bonds.

 

Vanguard Target Retirement 2020

Symbol: (VTWNX)

Appropriate for someone aged 50-54

 

The investment seeks to provide growth of capital and current income. 

The fund primarily invests in other Vanguard mutual funds according to an asset allocation designed for investors planning to retire within a few years of 2020. 

It typically allocated 71% of assets to stocks and 29% to bonds.

 

Vanguard Target Retirement 2025

Symbol: (VTTVX)

Appropriate for someone aged 45-49

 

The investment seeks to provide growth of capital and current income. 

The fund primarily invests in other Vanguard mutual funds according to an asset allocation designed for investors planning to retire within a few years of 2025. 

It typically allocates 79% of assets to stocks and 21% to bonds.

 

Vanguard Target Retirement 2030

Symbol: (VTHRX)

Appropriate for someone aged 40-44

The investment seeks to provide growth of capital and current income. 

The fund primarily invests in other Vanguard mutual funds according to an asset allocation designed for investors planning to retire within a few years of 2030. 

It typically allocates 87% of assets to stocks and 13% to bonds.

 

Vanguard Target Retirement 2035

Symbol: (VTTHX)

Appropriate for someone aged 35-39

 

The investment seeks to provide growth of capital and current income. 

The fund primarily invests in other Vanguard mutual funds according to an asset allocation designed for investors planning to retire within a few years of 2035. 

It typically allocates 90% of assets to stocks and 10% to bonds.

 

Vanguard Target Retirement 2040

Symbol: (VFORX)

Appropriate for someone aged 30-34

 

The investment seeks to provide growth of capital and current income. 

The fund primarily invests in other Vanguard mutual funds according to an asset allocation designed for investors planning to retire within a few years of 2040. 

It typically allocates 90% of assets to stocks and 10% to bonds.

 

Vanguard Target Retirement 2045

Symbol: (VTIVX)

Appropriate for someone aged 25-29

 

The investment seeks to provide growth of capital and current income. 

The fund primarily invests in other Vanguard mutual funds according to an asset allocation designed for investors planning to retire within a few years of 2045. 

It typically allocates 90% of assets to stocks and 10% to bonds.

 

Vanguard Target Retirement 2050

Symbol: (VFIFX)

Appropriate for someone aged 18-24

 

The investment seeks to provide growth of capital and current income. 

The fund primarily invests in other Vanguard mutual funds according to an asset allocation designed for investors planning to retire within a few years of 2050. 

It typically allocates 90% of assets to stocks and 10% to bonds.

 

 

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