Kinder Morgan, Inc. 401(k): best low-cost funds
Kinder Morgan Savings Plan · Plan #002 · Houston, TX
Suggested simple Boglehead mix
- US stocks (~60%): State Street S&P 500 Index Securities Lending Series Fund Class I
- International stocks (~20-30%): State Street Global All Cap Equity Ex-U.S. Index Securities Lending Fund Class I
- Bonds (~10-20%): State Street U.S. Bond Index Securities Lending Series Fund Class I
Fund names from the plan's public SEC Form 11-K filed 2025-06-26 (fund list in the annual report). Confirm they are on your current menu and check expense ratios. Adjust the bond share for your age and risk tolerance.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Street S&P 500 Index - KM index | State Street Global Advisors Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $515.5M |
| State Street Global Allcap EQ XUS I | State Street Global Advisors Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $227.2M |
| William Blair Large CAP Growth CIT | William Blair Collective Investment Trust | Common/collective trust | $197.2M |
| State Street S&P Smallmid CAP Index index | State Street Global Advisors Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $150.6M |
| State Street US Bond Index - KM index | State Street Global Advisors Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $148.4M |
| State Street Target Retirement 2030 | State Street Global Advisors Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $130.0M |
| State Street Target Retirement 2040 | State Street Global Advisors Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $123.9M |
| State Street Target Retirement 2045 | State Street Global Advisors Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $111.0M |
| Loomis Sayles Core Plus Fixed Incom | Loomis Sayles Trust Company, LLC | Common/collective trust | $106.3M |
| State Street Target Retirement 2035 | State Street Global Advisors Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $96.1M |
| State Street Target Retirement 2050 | State Street Global Advisors Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $96.0M |
| State Street Target Retirement 2025 | State Street Global Advisors Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $88.8M |
| IGT Invesco HQ Stbf | Invesco Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $86.7M |
| Westfield Smid CAP Growth EQ C | Comerica Bank & Trust, National Assocation | Common/collective trust | $77.6M |
| State Street Target Retirement 2055 | State Street Global Advisors Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $61.9M |
| MFS Heritage Trust Company Int'l EQ | MFS Heritage Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $56.4M |
| State Street Target Retirement 2020 | State Street Global Advisors Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $55.0M |
| State Street Target Retirement Incm | State Street Global Advisors Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $47.9M |
| Ts&w Smid CAP Value CIT Class D | Global Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $27.0M |
| State Street Target Retirement 2060 | State Street Global Advisors Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $25.6M |
| IGT Invesco A+ INT | Invesco Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $19.1M |
| IGT Jennison A+ INT | Invesco Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $19.0M |
| IGT Loomis Sayles A+ Core | Invesco Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $9.6M |
| IGT Loomis Sayles A+ INT | Invesco Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $9.6M |
| IGT Invesco A+ Core | Invesco Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $9.6M |
| IGT Pimco A+ Core | Invesco Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $9.5M |
| IGT Dodge & COX A+ Core | Invesco Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $9.5M |
| IGT Pimco A+ INT | Invesco Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $9.5M |
| State Street Target Retirement 2065 | State Street Global Advisors Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $7.8M |
How plan assets are invested
| Category (Schedule H) | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Registered investment companies (mutual funds) | $135.8M | 4.6% |
| Common/collective trusts | $2.5B | 86.7% |
| Employer securities (company stock) | $94.9M | 3.2% |
| Participant loans | $60.3M | 2.1% |
| Other investments | $93.7M | 3.2% |
Fees paid from plan assets
| Contract administrator fees | $0 |
| Investment advisory & management fees | $2.5M |
| Other administrative fees | $4,200 |
| Total administrative expenses | $3.2M |
Reported administrative expenses were about 0.114% of average plan assets, or about $190 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 20250731145640NAL0003168755001. EIN 800682103.
FAQ
What are the best low-cost funds in the Kinder Morgan, Inc. 401(k)?
Based on public filings, index options include State Street S&P 500 Index Securities Lending Series Fund Class I (US stocks), State Street Global All Cap Equity Ex-U.S. Index Securities Lending Fund Class I (international stocks) and State Street U.S. Bond Index Securities Lending Series Fund Class I (bonds). Confirm them against your current plan menu and fee disclosure.
Can I build a three-fund portfolio in the Kinder Morgan, Inc. 401(k)?
It appears so: the filing lists a US stock index fund, an international index fund and a bond index fund. The split between them depends on your own goals and risk tolerance.
How big is the Kinder Morgan, Inc. 401(k) plan?
The plan reported about $2.9B in net assets and 16,694 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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