United Airlines, Inc. 401(k): best low-cost funds
United Airlines Pilot Retirement Account Plan · Plan #202 · Chicago, IL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index index | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $1.5B |
| MFS Heritage TR CO Collective Fund | MFS Heritage Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $305.5M |
| Loomis Sayles Multisector Full Disc | Loomis Sayles Trust Company LLC | Common/collective trust | $296.6M |
| Pimco Real RTN Collve TR II | SEI Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $163.7M |
| Pimco Realestate PLS Collve TR | SEI Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $154.5M |
| Schroder Emerging Markets Fund | Schroder Investment Management Firm | Common/collective trust | $132.2M |
| Pimco Commodities PLS Collve TR | SEI Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $85.1M |
| Pimco Diversified Real Asset Collec | SEI Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $60.5M |
| Wells Fargo Synthetic Stable VAL FD | Wells Fargo Bank N.a. | Common/collective trust | $29.5M |
How plan assets are invested
| Category (Schedule H) | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Registered investment companies (mutual funds) | $2.9B | 17.1% |
| Common/collective trusts | $2.7B | 16.0% |
| Common stock (direct) | $2.4B | 14.4% |
| Participant loans | $65.1M | 0.4% |
| Other investments | $8.8B | 52.2% |
Fees paid from plan assets
| Investment advisory & management fees | $27.4M |
| Total administrative expenses | $27.7M |
Reported administrative expenses were about 0.178% of average plan assets, or about $1,382 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 20260429165613NAL0006006931001. EIN 742099724.
FAQ
What are the best low-cost funds in the United Airlines, Inc. 401(k)?
The free public data doesn't list enough of the United Airlines, 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 United Airlines, 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 United Airlines, Inc. 401(k) plan?
The plan reported about $16.8B in net assets and 20,025 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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