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Defined Contribution
Target Date Funds
Since inception, the average State Street target date fund has outperformed 92% of our peers, while also experiencing lower volatility than 76% of the same peer group, due in large part to our broadly diversified set of underlying asset classes.1
A Needs-Based Approach to Asset Allocation
Beyond deep diversification, we express our commitment to delivering better retirement outcomes by offering:
- Low-cost, all index lineups
- Thoughtfully constructed, “through” glidepath
- Securities lending capabilities, intended to enhance returns
- An array of investment vehicles, including collective investment trusts (CITs), custom separate accounts and mutual funds
Focus on the Long Run
The Potential Diversification Benefits of Long Government Bonds in the Target Date Glidepath
Taking Target Date Fund Strategies Further
Gaining leading sponsors’ insights on how to uncover target date fund value through key enhancements.
Learn more about our target date fund approach, including developing customized glidepaths, contact DCInvestmentStrategy@ssga.com.
1FactSet Research Systems-Morningstar, SSGA Investment Solutions Group (ISG). As of June 30, 2020. Gross Returns have been reduced by 9.4 basis points (.7833 basis points monthly) to reflect a hypothetical investment management fee and compared to Morningstar peer universe for each respective vintage. Returns are net administrative costs (2.6 bps). Inception Dates: 2040, 2030, 2010 Strategies (2/05); 2020, Income Strategies (4/05); 2015, 2025, 2035, 2045 Strategies (8/06); 2050 Strategy (10/07). Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The performance returns were calculated in US dollars. Diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss.