North Dakota's College SAVE, managed by Ascensus College Savings, offers 9 investment options: three age-based options and six individual portfolios managed by Vanguard. In May 2017, the plan added an advisor-sold share class. Accounts can be linked to the Upromise rewards service. To find a financial advisor in your area, use the Directory of Financial Professionals.
- Program typeSavings
- Inception2001 but substantially changed in November 2006; Advisor class units added in 2017
- State agencyBank of North Dakota
- Tax deduction
- Program ManagerAscensus College Savings
- Program distributorAscensus College Savings
Conservative: Newborn through 4 years (Blended Growth)
Asset Allocation
| Asset Class | % Assets | Category Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| US Stock | 37.5% | 49.08% |
| Foreign Stock | 25% | 16.34% |
| Real Estate | 0% | 2.4% |
| Bond | 37.5% | 27.37% |
| Short Term Bond | 0% | 2.97% |
| Cash/MM | 0% | 1.81% |
Performance
Fees & Expenses (1 Year)
Total Expense Ratio
Fees vs Performance
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Data as of 12/31/2021.
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Category averages are designed to be a representation of all portfolios with a similar risk profile (represented as a % of equity).
Category average
Category averages are designed to be a representation of all portfolios with a similar age and risk profile (represented as a % of equity).