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Age-based/Enrollment Year investment options

The Age-Based Portfolios option is offered in 3 different risk levels (Aggressive, Moderate, and Conservative) each containing 9 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the risk level selected and based on the age of the beneficiary, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

The Age-Based Portfolios option is offered in 3 different risk levels (Aggressive, Moderate, and Conservative) each containing 9 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the risk level selected and based on the age of the beneficiary, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

The Enrollment-Based Portfolios contain 8 portfolios of underlying mutual funds, ranging from 100% equity to 20% equity. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the number of years to expected enrollment based on the age of the beneficiary or as selected by the account owner. 7 portfolios shift to a more conservative investment allocation over time, eventually transferring to the Portfolio for Education Today portfolio.

The Enrollment-Based Portfolios contain 6 multi-managed portfolios of underlying mutual funds, ranging from 100% equity to 20% equity. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the number of years to expected enrollment based on the age of the beneficiary or as selected by the account owner. 5 portfolios shift to a more conservative investment allocation over time, eventually transferring to the Enrollment Portfolio.

The Enrollment-Based Portfolios contain 8 portfolios of underlying mutual funds, ranging from 100% equity to 20% equity. These portfolios' investments are aligned with a projected enrollment year and automatically shift as your target date approaches. 7 portfolios shift to a more conservative investment allocation over time, eventually transferring to the Portfolio for Education Today portfolio.

Choose between 3 age-based options, one invested in Fidelity Series actively managed funds, another invested in Fidelity Series index funds, and a Fidelity Blend option with a combination. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age. The portfolios automatically shift to a more conservative investment allocation over time.

Eleven Year of Enrollment portfolios are designed to correspond with the expected year of college enrollment.

The Age-Based option is offered in 3 different risk levels (Aggressive, Moderate, and Conservative) each containing 9 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the risk level selected and the number of years to expected enrollment, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

The seven iShares Year-of-Enrollment Portfolios are based upon the designated beneficiary's anticipated year of enrollment, rather than the designated beneficiary's age. The asset allocation of the money invested in these investment options is automatically adjusted quarterly over time to become more conservative as the number of years to enrollment for the Designated Beneficiary decreases.

Choose between 3 enrollment year-based options, one invested in actively-managed mutual funds, one invested in index mutual funds and another invested in funds that consider ESG criteria. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's expected year of enrollment.

The Age-Based option is offered in 3 different risk levels (Aggressive, Moderate, and Conservative) each containing 9 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the risk level selected and the number of years to expected enrollment, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

Ten Enrollment Year Investment options are based on a future enrollment year and invest in multiple underlying funds. The risk level of each portfolio becomes increasingly conservative over time as the beneficiary approaches expected enrollment in an eligible educational institution and/or expected year in which amounts will be withdrawn to pay for qualified higher education expenses.

The Age-Based Strategy contains 8 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the age of the beneficiary or as determined by the account owner. 7 portfolios shift to a more conservative investment allocation over time, eventually transferring to the College portfolio.

Choose between 3 target date options, one invested in Fidelity Series actively managed funds, another invested in Fidelity Series index funds, and a Fidelity Blend option with a combination of both. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age. The portfolios automatically shift to a more conservative investment allocation over time.

Choose between 3 age-based options, one invested in Fidelity Series actively managed funds, another invested in Fidelity Series index funds, and a Fidelity Blend option with a combination. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age. The portfolios automatically shift to a more conservative investment allocation over time.

DC College Savings Plan

District of Columbia

The Year of College Enrollment Option contains 7 portfolios of underlying funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's anticipated year of enrollment or as selected by the account owner. Year of Enrollment Portfolios evolve from a heavier weight in equities in earlier years to a more conservative investment in fixed income instruments and other investments that seek capital preservation as the beneficiary approaches college.

The enrollment year portfolios allocate funds between stocks and bonds as a student approaches enrollment. Over time, the investment transitions from majority-stock to majority-bond. Stocks generally exhibit higher returns but may present more risk/volatility -- a balance appropriate for a long investment horizon. As the student approaches enrollment, funds are increasingly invested in bonds, which generally exhibit less risk/volatility.

Choose among 10 Enrollment Year Investment Portfolios. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the number of years to expected enrollment based on the age of the beneficiary or as selected by the account owner. Nine portfolios shift to a more conservative or less aggressive investment allocation as the beneficiary approaches college age, eventually transferring to the In School Enrollment portfolio.

The Age-Based Option contains 8 portfolios of underlying investment strategies. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

The Year of Enrollment option contains 12 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the anticipated year of college enrollment, and reassigned to the College Portfolio upon reaching that year.

The Age-Based option is offered in 3 different risk levels (Aggressive, Moderate, and Conservative) each containing 9 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the risk level selected and the number of years to expected enrollment, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

Choose between Multi-Firm Age Based Portfolios and the Index Age Based Portfolios, each containing 9 portfolios in Aggressive, Moderate and Conservative glidepaths. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

The Year of Enrollment Option contains 8 portfolios of underlying funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's anticipated year of enrollment. Target allocations for the Year of Enrollment Portfolios evolve to more conservative investments as the beneficiary approaches college age.

The Year of Enrollment option contains 8 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the anticipated year of college enrollment, and reassigned to the College Portfolio upon reaching that year.

The Age-Based option is offered in 4 different risk levels (Aggressive, Growth, Moderate Growth and Conservative Growth) each containing nine portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the risk level selected and the age of the beneficiary, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

The Age-Based Option contains 5 portfolios of underlying funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age or as selected by the account owner, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college.

The age-based portfolios (non-index) are offered in 3 different risk levels: Aggressive, Moderate, and Conservative. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the selected risk level and the beneficiary's age. Over time, accounts move between one or more of the 8 portfolios that make up these tracks. The program also offers an index age-based track that invests primarily in Vanguard index funds. Accounts will move through one or more of 8 age-based portfolios.

The age-based portfolios are offered in 3 different risk levels: Aggressive, Moderate and Conservative. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the selected risk level and the beneficiary's age. Over time, accounts move between one or more of the 8 portfolios that make up these tracks.

The Age-Based option is available as actively managed or index, with 4 different risk levels (Aggressive, Moderately Aggressive, Moderate, and Moderately Conservative) each containing 8 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the selected risk level and the age of the beneficiary or the number of years to expected enrollment, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

KY Saves 529

Kentucky

Seven Year of Enrollment portfolios are based upon the beneficiary's anticipated year of enrollment. The asset mix (or allocation) of the selected option will adjust on a recurring fixed schedule automatically over time, becoming progressively more conservative as the target year of school enrollment approaches. During the calendar year mentioned in the name of the selected Year of Enrollment Option, all assets will transfer out of the selected option and into the In School Enrollment Option (the most conservative option of the Year of Enrollment Options), and the selected Year of Enrollment Option will be closed.

Three Age-Based Options contain 4 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

Choose between two Year of Enrollment options with ten portfolios each. One invests in BlackRock funds, the other invests in iShares ETFs. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age. The portfolios automatically shift to a more conservative investment allocation over time.

Four Enrollment Year options are offered, each using a different investment manager. The Franklin Templeton Year of enrollment Portfolios option contains 11 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. The MFS Year of enrollment Portfolios, the BlackRock Year of enrollment Portfolios, and the iShares Year of enrollment Portfolios each contain 10 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age and desired investment manager, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

The Enrollment-Based Portfolios contain 8 portfolios of underlying mutual funds, ranging from 100% equity to 20% equity. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the number of years to expected enrollment based on the age of the beneficiary or as selected by the account owner. 7 portfolios shift to a more conservative investment allocation over time, eventually transferring to the Portfolio for Education Today.

Choose between 3 age-based options, one invested in Fidelity Series actively managed funds, another invested in Fidelity Series index funds, and a Fidelity Blend option with a combination. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age. The portfolios automatically shift to a more conservative investment allocation over time.

The Enrollment Year Investment Option contains 10 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. The asset allocation of the money invested in these investment options is automatically adjusted over time to become more conservative as the number of years to enrollment for the student decreases. Except for the In School Portfolio, each Enrollment Year Investment Portfolio's investments in its underlying funds and a funding agreement are assessed and rebalanced on a quarterly basis by the program manager.

The Enrollment Year Investment Option contains 10 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. The asset allocation of the money invested in these investment options is automatically adjusted over time to become more conservative as the number of years to enrollment for the student decreases. Except for the In School Portfolio, each Enrollment Year Investment Portfolio's investments in its underlying funds and a funding agreement are assessed and rebalanced on a quarterly basis by the program manager.

The Enrollment Year Investment Option contains 10 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. The asset allocation of the money invested in these investment options is automatically adjusted over time to become more conservative as the number of years to enrollment for the student decreases.

The Managed Allocation Option contains nine portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

The Age-Based option is offered in 3 different risk levels (Aggressive, Moderate, and Conservative) each containing 9 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the risk level selected and the number of years to expected enrollment, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

The Year of Enrollment Option contains 7 portfolios of underlying funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's anticipated year of enrollment. Target allocations for the Year of Enrollment Portfolios evolve to more conservative investments as the beneficiary approaches college age.

Two Age-Based options (Core and Socially Aware) contain 9 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the selected risk level and beneficiary's age, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

The Age-Based Portfolios option offers 3 different risk levels (Multi-Firm Aggressive , Multi-Firm Moderate, and Conservative Index) each containing 9 portfolios of underlying funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the selected risk level and beneficiary's age, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

An index and multi-fund option age-based option is offered, each with a choice among 3 different risk levels (Aggressive, Moderate, and Conservative).

The Age-Based option contains 9 portfolios. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

Seven College-Date Portfolios allow account owners to select the year in which the beneficiary is expected to start college. The portfolio's investment track is automatically adjusted from more aggressive to more conservative as the beneficiary grows older (and closer to the selected college date year).

The Age-Based Asset Allocation Investment Option contains 22 portfolios: newborn through age 21+. Contributions are allocated based on the age of the beneficiary.

The Target Enrollment Portfolios contain 12 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the account owner's risk tolerance or the number of years to expected enrollment. 10 portfolios shift to a more conservative investment allocation over time, eventually transferring to the Vanguard Commencement Portfolio.

The Age-Based Option contains 9 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the age of the beneficiary, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

Wealthfront designs an individual portfolio for each account owner based on a risk tolerance assessment. An account owner's individual portfolio is assigned to one of 20 glide paths, each of which determines how the portfolio's asset allocations will change over time. Each glide path gradually shifts the asset allocations of the underlying or "Designated Portfolios" in an individual portfolio to progressively decreasing levels of expected risk as the college enrollment date approaches.

The Age-Based Strategy contains 8 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the age of the beneficiary or as determined by the account owner. 7 portfolios shift to a more conservative investment allocation over time, eventually transferring to the College portfolio.

Choose between 3 age-based options, one invested in Fidelity Series actively managed funds, another invested in Fidelity Series index funds, and a Fidelity Blend option with a combination. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age. The portfolios automatically shift to a more conservative investment allocation over time.

The Age-Based Investment Portfolios option offers the choice of 3 risk levels: Growth, Moderate, and Conservative. Each consists of 10 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary ages.

The Age-Based Investment Portfolios option offers the choice of 3 risk levels: Growth, Moderate, and Conservative. Each consists of 10 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary ages.

Scholar's Edge

New Mexico

The Year of Enrollment Portfolios contain 11 portfolios of underlying mutual funds, ranging from 100% equity to 0% equity. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the number of years to expected enrollment based on the age of the beneficiary or as selected by the account owner. 10 portfolios shift to a more conservative investment allocation over time, eventually transferring to the Scholar's Edge Today Portfolio.

The Year of Enrollment Portfolios contain 11 portfolios of underlying mutual funds, ranging from 90% equity to 20% equity. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the number of years to expected enrollment based on the age of the beneficiary or as selected by the account owner. 10 portfolios shift to a more conservative investment allocation over time, eventually transferring to the Enrollment Portfolio.

The Age-Based Option contains 9 portfolios, each invested in mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the age of the beneficiary and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college.

The Target Enrollment Portfolios offers Contribution are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the selected risk level and beneficiary's age, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

NC 529 Plan

North Carolina

The Vanguard Age-Based Option offers a choice among 3 different risk levels (Aggressive, Moderate, or Conservative). Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the selected risk level and number of years to expected enrollment, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios until the beneficiary reaches age 19.

There are 3 age-based options (Conservative, Moderate, and Aggessive), each containing up to 5 investment portfolios. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the selected option and age of the beneficiary, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the withdrawal date draws nearer.

There are 3 age-based options (Conservative, Moderate, and Aggessive), each containing up to 5 investment portfolios. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the selected option and age of the beneficiary, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the withdrawal date draws nearer.

Seven Target Date Investment Options are offered. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the age of the beneficiary assuming that the year of enrollment is the year the beneficiary will reach the age of eighteen. The portfolios shift to a more conservative investment allocation over time.

2 separate age-based options are offered. The Advantage Age-Based Option invests in 11 enrollment-based portfolios and the Vanguard Ohio Target Enrollment option offers 11 portfolios. Both options invest in funds from Vanguard and DFA.

Oklahoma 529

Oklahoma

The Enrollment Year investment option contains 10 portfolios of underlying mutual funds, ranging from 80% equity to 20% equity. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the number of years to expected enrollment based on the age of the beneficiary or as selected by the account owner. 9 portfolios shift to a more conservative investment allocation over time, eventually transferring to the In School Option.

The Age-Based option contains 8 portfolios of underlying mutual funds keyed to a beneficiary's year of birth and reflecting the year the beneficiary is anticipated to turn 18 and start college. Seven portfolios shift to a more conservative investment allocation over time, eventually transferring to the College Portfolio which has a fixed target allocation.

The Enrollment Year Investment Option contains 25 portfolios of underlying mutual funds.

The College Enrollment Year Investment Option offers portfolios designed for the anticipated year of enrollment at college in one-year increments. In each portfolio, investments are moved automatically to progressively more conservative investments as the beneficiary approaches the targeted year of college enrollment. Each portfolio invests in one or more underlying funds managed by Dimensional Funds or Vanguard.

The Target Enrollment options contain 12 portfolios invested in Vanguard mutual funds and/or the Vanguard Short-Term Reserves Account. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age or anticipated year of enrollment and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

The Age-Based Portfolios option contains 10 age bands corresponding to expected dated of college enrollment. The asset mix (or allocation) of the Age-Based Portfolios shifts to a more conservative investment allocation over time.

The Age-Based Portfolios option contains 11 age bands corresponding to expected dated of college enrollment. The asset mix (or allocation) of the Age-Based Portfolios shifts to a more conservative investment allocation over time.

The Age-Based Portfolios option is offered in 3 different risk levels (Aggressive, Moderate, and Conservative) each containing 9 (8 in the Conservative track) portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the risk level selected and based on the age of the beneficiary, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

The Age-Based Portfolios option is offered in 3 different risk levels (Aggressive, Moderate, and Conservative) each containing 9 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the risk level selected and based on the age of the beneficiary, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

The Age-Based Option consists of 9 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the age of the beneficiary or the anticipated years to matriculation, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

The Age-Based Option consists of 9 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the age of the beneficiary or the anticipated years to matriculation, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

An age-based option offers ten age bands. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age and automatically shift to a more conservative portfolio over time.

The Target Enrollment Year Option consists of 10 portfolios of underlying funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's expected year of enrollment.

Ten age-based Portfolios offer underlying investments that are both actively and passively managed. Contributions are placed into the portfolio that corresponds to the age of the beneficiary. The portfolios automatically shift to a more conservative investment allocation over time.

my529

Utah

The plan program description explains Target Enrollment Date as a single option having a single glide path and 12 portfolios at different stages of the glide path. A Target Enrollment Date option is offered. The Target Enrollment Date option takes into consideration the target year the account beneficiary will begin taking withdrawals to pay for qualified education expenses.

The Managed Allocation Option contains 6 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

The Target-Based Portfolios contain 7 portfolios of underlying mutual funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the number of years to expected enrollment based on the age of the beneficiary or as selected by the account owner. As each fund approaches its target date, it will increasingly emphasize income and preservation of capital by investing a greater portion of its assets in bond, equity-income and balanced funds, eventually investing principally in fixed-income funds and merging into the College Enrollment portfolio.

Invest529

Virginia

The Target Enrollment Portfolios option contains 8 portfolios (including 2 portfolios closed to new participants) of underlying mutual funds and separately-managed investments.

The Year of Enrollment Option is offered in 3 risk levels (Conservative, Moderate, or Growth), each containing 10 Year of Enrollment Portfolios in 2 year increments. Year of Enrollment Portfolios are designed to evolve over time to transition from a heavier allocation to underlying funds that invest in equities (stocks) in earlier years to a more conservative underlying funds that invest in fixed income (bonds) and money market instruments (cash preservation) as the beneficiary approaches college age.

SMART529 Select

West Virginia

The Age-Based Portfolios option consists of 9 portfolios of underlying mutual funds with varying risk tolerances. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

The Age-Based Portfolios option consists of 9 portfolios of underlying mutual funds with varying risk tolerances. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

The Age-Based Portfolios option consists of 9 portfolios of underlying funds with varying risk tolerances. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the beneficiary's age, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age.

Edvest 529

Wisconsin

The Enrollment Year Investment Portfolios contain 10 portfolios that invest in multiple mutual funds and a funding agreement based on a target enrollment year. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the number of years to expected enrollment based on the age of the beneficiary or as selected by the account owner. The risk level for the selected portfolio becomes increasingly conservative over time as the beneficiary approaches expected enrollment.

The Age-Based Option contains 9 portfolios offering a mix of underlying funds. Contributions are placed into the portfolio corresponding to the age of the beneficiary, and later reassigned to more conservative portfolios as the beneficiary approaches college age. Account owners may use the beneficiary's actual age or hypothetical age at enrollment.