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The Vanguard 529 College Savings Plan
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Performance
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General Information

The Vanguard 529 College Savings Plan
The Vanguard 529 College Savings Plan, offered by Nevada, is available to residents of any state, and offers low costs, experience and easy-to-manage savings options.
Our RatingixThis is a program that offers outstanding flexibility, attractive investments, and additional economic benefits (such as generous state tax incentives) that for some people, at least, will provide a substantial boost to their savings. There are few, if any, weaknesses noted in the program.Close
This is a program that offers outstanding flexibility, attractive investments, and additional economic benefits (such as generous state tax incentives) that for some people, at least, will provide a substantial boost to their savings. There are few, if any, weaknesses noted in the program.
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4.5 of 5
Fee ScoreixThe fee score is derived from the analysis of costs done as part of Savingforcollege.com's 5-Cap Rating. This analysis compares total average asset-based expenses of the plan to other 529 savings plans. See the methodology for more information.Close
The fee score is derived from the analysis of costs done as part of Savingforcollege.com's 5-Cap Rating. This analysis compares total average asset-based expenses of the plan to other 529 savings plans. See the methodology for more information.
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5 of 5
PerformanceixThe performance score is derived from the analysis of performance as part of Savingforcollege.com’s 5-Cap Rating. See the methodology for more information.Close
The performance score is derived from the analysis of performance as part of Savingforcollege.com’s 5-Cap Rating. See the methodology for more information.
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2.5 of 5
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- Program typeSavings
- Inception2002
- State agencyBoard of Trustees of the College Savings Plans of Nevada
- Tax deduction
- Program ManagerAscensus College Savings
- Program distributorVanguard Marketing Corporation
Investors in The Vanguard 529 College Savings Plan can select from the following investment options. Click on a portfolio name for more information.
Use the form below to filter through the investment options in this plan
Child age
Max Expense Ratio:2.5%
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Age Based Investment Options
Sometimes referred to as the enrollment-based option, this is an investment approach where your asset allocation is programmed to change over time. Accounts for young beneficiaries are invested aggressively and accounts for beneficiaries with college right around the corner are invested much more conservatively. In some 529 plans, the age-based option operates by automatically transferring your investment from one static portfolio to another at certain points in time. Others utilize lifecycle funds or employ lifecycle-type tactics within the portfolio containing your investment so that it is not necessary to transfer your investment between portfolios.
Static Investment Options
This refers to an investment option that is not programmed to change over time. The individual fund portfolio and multi-fund portfolio described below are static options. So are many portfolios that do not use mutual funds, such as stable-value options, guaranteed options, CD options, etc.
Portfolio | E.R.ix Expense Ratio Close | %Â Equity | 1YR Performance | Rank |
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Vanguard Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 0.14% | 100% | 10.3% | 129 of 235 |
Vanguard Growth Portfolio | 0.14% | 75% | 9.54% | 24 of 50 |
Vanguard Moderate Growth Portfolio | 0.14% | 50% | 8.32% | 9 of 52 |
Vanguard Conservative Growth Portfolio | 0.14% | 25% | 6.85% | 6 of 39 |
Vanguard Income Portfolio | 0.15% | 0% | 4.15% | 5 of 70 |
Vanguard 90% Stock/10% Bond Portfolio | 0.15% | 90% | 10.03% | 101 of 235 |
Vanguard 80% Stock/20% Bond Portfolio | 0.15% | 80% | 9.78% | 37 of 50 |
Vanguard 70% Stock/30% Bond Portfolio | 0.15% | 70% | 9.34% | 18 of 50 |
Vanguard 60% Stock/40% Bond Portfolio | 0.15% | 60% | 8.99% | 34 of 52 |
Vanguard 40% Stock/60% Bond Portfolio | 0.15% | 40% | 7.84% | 26 of 39 |
Vanguard 30% Stock/70% Bond Portfolio | 0.15% | 30% | 7.31% | 15 of 39 |
Vanguard 20% Stock/80% Bond Portfolio | 0.15% | 20% | 6.68% | 60 of 70 |
Vanguard 10% Stock/90% Bond Portfolio | 0.15% | 10% | 6.05% | 49 of 70 |
Vanguard 50% Bond/50% Short-Term Reserves Portfolio | 0.15% | 0% | 3.52% | 2 of 70 |
Vanguard 25% Bond/75% Short-Term Reserves Portfolio | 0.15% | 0% | 2.81% | 1 of 70 |
Individual Investment Options
Sometimes called a single-fund option, this is a portfolio invested in a single mutual fund. Often the name of the 529 portfolio is very similar to the name of the underlying mutual fund. A large number of broker-sold 529s offer an extensive line-up of individual fund options, while a smaller number of direct-sold 529s offer them.
Portfolio | E.R.ix Expense Ratio Close | %Â Equity | 1YR Performance | Rank |
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Vanguard U.S. Growth Option | 0.39% | 100% | 52.55% | N/A |
Vanguard Totl Stock Market Index Portfolio | 0.12% | 100% | 14.85% | 45 of 235 |
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Portfolio | 0.16% | 100% | 3.71% | 212 of 235 |
Vanguard 500 Index Portfolio | 0.13% | 100% | 15% | 25 of 235 |
Vanguard Growth Index Portfolio | 0.15% | 100% | 37.98% | 12 of 235 |
Vanguard Value Index Portfolio | 0.15% | 100% | -3.44% | 65 of 235 |
Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Portfolio | 0.14% | 100% | 6.98% | 144 of 235 |
Vanguard Small-Cap Index Portfolio | 0.14% | 100% | 1.21% | 152 of 235 |
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Portfolio | 0.14% | 0% | 6.86% | 23 of 70 |
Vanguard Inflation Protected Securities Portfolio | 0.18% | 0% | 9.57% | 18 of 18 |
Vanguard High Yield Bond Portfolio | 0.24% | 0% | 3.06% | 68 of 70 |
Vanguard Interest Accumulation Portfolio | 0.13% | 0% | 2.21% | 9 of 68 |
Vanguard STAR Portfolio | 0.42% | 60% | 14.89% | 42 of 52 |
Vanguard Windsor Port | 0.31% | 100% | -3.46% | 187 of 235 |
Vanguard Total International Bond Index Portfolio | 0.18% | 0% | 1.99% | 4 of 70 |
Use the form below to filter through the investment options in this plan
Child age
Max Expense Ratio:2.5%
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