Arkansas' Brighter Future Advisor Plan from BlackRock is comprised solely of iShares ETFs and offers 7 year-of-enrollment portfolios, 4 asset allocation options, and 17 individual portfolios. These 21 portfolios can be mixed and matched or used independently of one another to achieve the investment allocation desired. Accounts can be linked to the Upromise rewards service. To find a financial advisor in your area, use the Directory of Financial Professionals.

  • Program type
    Savings
  • Inception
    2007 (December)
  • State agency
    The Arkansas 529 Plan Review Committee, composed of the Director of the Department of Higher Education, the Executive Director of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, and the Arkansas State Treasurer
  • Tax deduction
  • Program Manager
    Ascensus Broker Dealer Services, Inc.
  • Program distributor
    Ascensus Broker Dealer Services, LLC

iShares Conservative Portfolio (ETF)

Asset Allocation

Asset Class% AssetsCategory Avg.
US Stock14.19%5.8%
Foreign Stock5.34%1.56%
Real Estate0%0.2%
Bond80.47%43.73%
Short Term Bond0%20.86%
Cash/MM0%19.25%

Performance

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Fees & Expenses (1 Year)

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Total Expense Ratio

Fees vs Performance

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Assumptions

Data in "Growth of $10,000" is based on historical annual performance data.

Data as of 09/30/2024.

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