U.S. and International Equity Option
Overview
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| Inception Date | 10/1/2001 |
Investment Objective
This Investment Option seeks to provide a favorable long-term total return, mainly from capital appreciation.
Investment strategy
This Investment Option invests in mutual funds that mainly invest in equity securities, including:
- Domestic equity securities across all capitalization ranges;
- Foreign equity securities across all capitalization ranges, including issuers located in developed countries and emerging-markets countries; and
- Equity securities of issuers that are principally engaged in the real estate industry, including real estate investment trusts (REITs).
Risk level
Conservative
Moderate
Aggressive
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Historical performance
Average annual total returns as of 11/30/2024
| Category | U.S. and International Equity Option | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year to date | 20.18% | 20.28% |
| 1 year | 26.80% | 27.11% |
| 3 years | 7.57% | 7.72% |
| 5 years | 11.37% | 11.38% |
| 10 years | 9.93% | 9.92% |
| Since inception | 8.10% | 8.75% |
Average annual total returns as of 9/30/2024
| Category | U.S. and International Equity Option | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year to date | 18.01% | 18.21% |
| 1 year | 32.17% | 32.14% |
| 3 years | 8.02% | 8.20% |
| 5 years | 12.03% | 12.09% |
| 10 years | 10.19% | 10.20% |
| Since inception | 8.08% | 8.73% |
The performance data quoted represent past performance and are net of all fees and expenses. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Your returns and the principal value of your account will fluctuate, so your investment may be worth more or less than the original value when you withdraw your money. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Investors cannot invest directly in a benchmark.
All performance figures in the table, with the exception of the performance figures in the year-to-date column, represent the average annual compound rate of the total return. All figures in the year-to-date column represent cumulative, nonannualized returns.
Asset allocation
- 60.00% U.S. Equity
- 30.00% International Equity
- 10.00% Real Estate
Underlying funds
| Ticker | Underlying fund | Allocation |
|---|---|---|
| TIEIX | Nuveen Equity Index Fund | 60.00% |
| TCIEX | Nuveen International Equity Index Fund | 24.00% |
| VEMIX | Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index | 6.00% |
| DFREX | DFA Real Estate Securities Fund | 10.00% |
The above table lists the underlying investments in which this investment option invests and the percentage of the investment option’s assets allocated to each of its investments. Please keep in mind that if you invest in this investment option, you will own this investment option; you will not own shares in any of the above mutual funds. For more information on investment options, fees and expenses, including cost examples, please read the Plan Description.
529 Investment Lead
Jeremy Thiessen
Head of Investment Strategies
To learn more about the Minnesota College Savings Plan, its investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses please see the Plan Description at mnsaves.org. Read it carefully. Investments in the Plan are neither insured nor guaranteed and there is the risk of investment loss.
Check with your home state to learn if it offers tax or other benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds or protection from creditors for investing in its own 529 plan.
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