The manager for KY Saves 529 (previously known as The Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust) changed from TIAA-CREF to Ascensus College Savings in February 2019. The plan features a school enrollment based option, four asset allocation options, and an FDIC-insured option.
- Program typeSavings
- Inception1990, substantially changed in 2019
- State agencyKentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority
- Tax deduction
- Program ManagerAscensus College Savings
- Program distributorAscensus College Savings
Active Bond Option
Asset Allocation
| Asset Class | % Assets | Category Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| US Stock | 0% | 4.29% |
| Foreign Stock | 0% | 1.81% |
| Real Estate | 0% | 0.15% |
| Bond | 95% | 49.93% |
| Short Term Bond | 5% | 15.94% |
| Cash/MM | 0% | 22.68% |
Performance
Fees & Expenses (1 Year)
Total Expense Ratio
Fees vs Performance
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Growth of $10,000
Assumptions
Data in "Growth of $10,000" is based on historical annual performance data.
Data as of 03/31/2025.
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Category average
Category averages are designed to be a representation of all portfolios with a similar risk profile (represented as a % of equity).