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The West Virginia SMART529 Select 529 savings program is managed by Hartford Funds and features age-based and static portfolio options utilizing Dimensional Fund Advisors mutual funds. Although DFA funds are typically available only through financial advisers, this 529 plan is direct-sold. Accounts can be linked to the Upromise rewards service.

  • Program type
    Savings
  • Inception
    2004
  • State agency
    State Treasurer's Office under the authority of the West Virginia College and Jumpstart Savings Program Board of Trustees
  • Tax deduction
  • Program Manager
    Hartford Funds Management Company, LLC
  • Program distributor
    Hartford Funds Distributors, LLC

SMART529 Select Conservative Portfolio

Asset Allocation

Asset Class% AssetsCategory Avg.
US Stock14%3.89%
Foreign Stock5%1.51%
Real Estate1%0.15%
Bond10%45.99%
Short Term Bond70%14.83%
Cash/MM0%20.89%

Performance

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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 06/30/2024.

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