Danaher Corporation 401(k): best low-cost funds
Danaher Corporation & Subsidiaries Savings Plan · Plan #004 · Washington, DC
Suggested simple Boglehead mix
The public data doesn't show enough index funds from this plan to suggest a full mix. A typical Boglehead approach: look in your menu for a US total market or S&P 500 index fund, an international index fund, and a US bond index fund, all with expense ratios under about 0.10%. Or use one low-cost target-date index fund. How the 3-fund portfolio works.
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Pooled funds named in the filing (Schedule D)
These are collective trusts and similar pooled funds the plan reported holding. Names that look like index funds are tagged index by keyword, so check them yourself. Mutual funds are not listed by name in the free data.
| Fund | Manager | Type | Plan's holding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Index Non-lendable Fund F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company NA | Common/collective trust | $782.7M |
| Lifepath Index Retire Non-lend F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company NA | Common/collective trust | $449.5M |
| Lifepath Index 2035 Non-lendable F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Compan NA | Common/collective trust | $406.0M |
| Lifepath Index 2030 Non-lendable F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company NA | Common/collective trust | $360.6M |
| Lifepath Index 2040 Non-lendable F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company NA | Common/collective trust | $358.7M |
| Lifepath Index 2045 Non-lendable F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company NA | Common/collective trust | $338.4M |
| Lifepath Index 2050 Non-lendable F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company NA | Common/collective trust | $291.8M |
| Managed Income Portfolio II CL3 | Fidelity Management Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $259.3M |
| Lifepath Index 2055 Non-lendable F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company NA | Common/collective trust | $219.2M |
| Wtc-cif II Select Leaders (series 2 | Wellington Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $148.3M |
| Lifepath Index 2060 Non-lendable F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company NA | Common/collective trust | $121.7M |
| AB Small CAP Value CIT | Global Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $111.8M |
| Russell 2500 Index Non-lendable F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company NA | Common/collective trust | $102.7M |
| GQG Partners International Equity | Reliance Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $88.0M |
| Msci ACW Ex-us IMI Non-lendable F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company NA | Common/collective trust | $75.3M |
| US Debt Index Non-lendable F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company NA | Common/collective trust | $68.4M |
| Lifepath Index 2065 Non-lendable F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company NA | Common/collective trust | $40.3M |
| Managed Income Portfolio II CL2 | Fidelity Management Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $3 |
How plan assets are invested
| Category (Schedule H) | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Registered investment companies (mutual funds) | $195.4M | 3.0% |
| Common/collective trusts | $4.2B | 65.3% |
| Employer securities (company stock) | $448.2M | 6.9% |
| Common stock (direct) | $1.1B | 17.0% |
| Participant loans | $48.5M | 0.8% |
| Other investments | $319.9M | 5.0% |
Fees paid from plan assets
| Other administrative fees | $2.9M |
| Total administrative expenses | $2.9M |
Reported administrative expenses were about 0.047% of average plan assets, or about $80 per participant with a balance. This usually excludes fund expense ratios netted inside mutual funds and trusts.
Source: DOL EFAST2 Form 5500 & Schedules H/D, filing ID 20251010101149NAL0007491633001. EIN 591995548.
FAQ
What are the best low-cost funds in the Danaher Corporation 401(k)?
The free public data doesn't list enough of the Danaher Corporation plan's index funds to say. Look in your plan's fee disclosure (404a-5 notice) for a US stock index fund, an international index fund and a bond index fund with low expense ratios.
Can I build a three-fund portfolio in the Danaher Corporation 401(k)?
Possibly. Many large plans offer the three building blocks, but the public data for this plan doesn't confirm it. A low-cost target-date index fund is a common one-fund alternative.
How big is the Danaher Corporation 401(k) plan?
The plan reported about $6.5B in net assets and 36,465 participants with balances for plan year 2024, according to its DOL Form 5500 filing.
Where does this data come from?
From public U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EFAST2) and, where noted, the plan's SEC Form 11-K. Data can be outdated or incomplete, and this page is not financial advice.
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