PPG Industries, Inc. 401(k): best low-cost funds
PPG Industries, Inc. Employee Savings Plan · Plan #384 · Pittsburgh, PA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 Target Strategy Fund index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $671.1M |
| FID GR CO Pool CL F | Fidelity Management Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $510.3M |
| FID Contra Pool CL D | Fidelity Management Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $419.5M |
| BTC Lifepath Index Retrmnt FD index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $210.5M |
| ED DL ALL Country WD IDX EX US | Mellon Bank, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $161.6M |
| BTC Lifepath 2030 Index Fund index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $157.5M |
| BTC Lifepath Index 2035 Fund F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $142.8M |
| EB DL Small CAP Stock Indx FND | Mellon Bank, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $132.0M |
| BTC Lifepath 2040 Index Fund index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $125.7M |
| BTC Lifepath 2050 Index Fund index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $105.0M |
| Blackrock Total Return Bond | Blackrock Institutional Trust Companym, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $102.9M |
| BTC Lifepath Index 2045 Fund F index | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $102.0M |
| Mellon EB DLY LQD AGG Binx FND | Mellon Bank. N.a. | Common/collective trust | $100.6M |
| BTC Lifepath 2055 Indx FD F | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $81.7M |
| MFS Intl Equity 3 | MFS Heritage Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $49.3M |
| BTC Trsy Infl Protctd Secs FD | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $43.5M |
| Blackrock Lifpth IDX 2060 FN F | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $43.2M |
| AS SPL SM CAP VAL E | Wells Fargo Bank, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $37.3M |
| BTC Lifepath 2065 F | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $17.1M |
| Artn SM CAP GR TR 1 | SEI Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $14.7M |
How plan assets are invested
| Category (Schedule H) | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Registered investment companies (mutual funds) | $94.5M | 2.2% |
| Common/collective trusts | $3.2B | 75.3% |
| Employer securities (company stock) | $469.0M | 10.9% |
| Participant loans | $53.6M | 1.2% |
| Other investments | $430.9M | 10.1% |
Fees paid from plan assets
| Contract administrator fees | $6,900 |
| Investment advisory & management fees | $2.1M |
| Other administrative fees | $649,558 |
| Total administrative expenses | $3.5M |
Reported administrative expenses were about 0.083% of average plan assets, or about $152 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 20251013150331NAL0001578705001. EIN 250730780.
FAQ
What are the best low-cost funds in the PPG Industries, Inc. 401(k)?
The free public data doesn't list enough of the PPG Industries, Inc. 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 PPG Industries, Inc. 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 PPG Industries, Inc. 401(k) plan?
The plan reported about $4.3B in net assets and 22,855 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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