College Savings Iowa

Fee Score

Performance

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College Savings Iowa is a direct-sold 529 college savings plan available to residents of any state offering low fees and 14 investment options from Vanguard. Iowa residents may enjoy a state tax deduction for contributions to the plan.

Fee Score

4.5 / 5

Performance

2.5 / 5
  • Program type
    Savings
  • Inception
    1998
  • State agency
    State Treasurer of Iowa
  • Tax deduction
  • Program Manager
    State Treasurer of Iowa, Ascensus College Savings, and The Vanguard Group
  • Program distributor
    State Treasurer of Iowa.

Growth: Blended Moderate Growth Portfolio (14-15)

Asset Allocation

Asset Class% AssetsCategory Avg.
US Stock30%29.62%
Foreign Stock20%14.91%
Real Estate0%1.23%
Bond50%45.58%
Short Term Bond0%5.64%
Cash/MM0%2.95%

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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 12/31/2023.

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