The Montana Family Education Savings Program -- Investment Plan was renamed Achieve Montana with a new suite of investments added in October 2015. Ascensus College Savings continues to serve as program manager for this direct-sold plan. The plan features a year-of-enrollment option, five asset allocation portfolios and three individual fund portfolios including the Capital Preservation Portfolio invested in the New York Life Guaranteed Investment Account. Underlying funds are from Vanguard, DFA, iShares and Schwab. Accounts can be linked to the Upromise rewards service.
- Program typeSavings
- Inception2002, but substantially changed in December 2010 and October 2015.
- State agencyMontana Board of Regents of Higher Education
- Tax deduction
- Program ManagerAscensus College Savings
- Program distributorAscensus College Savings
2041 Enrollment Portfolio
Asset Allocation
| Asset Class | % Assets | Category Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| US Stock | 48.6% | 52.7% |
| Foreign Stock | 36% | 32.12% |
| Real Estate | 5.4% | 2.01% |
| Bond | 8.5% | 11.98% |
| Short Term Bond | 1.5% | 0.63% |
| Cash/MM | 0% | 0.27% |
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 06/30/2024.
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Category averages are designed to be a representation of all portfolios with a similar age and risk profile (represented as a % of equity).