Xcel Energy Inc. 401(k): best low-cost funds
Xcel Energy 401(k) Savings Plan · Plan #003 · Minneapolis, MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vftc Institutional 500 Index Trust index | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $596.8M |
| Xcel Energy Inc. Master Trust | Xcel Energy Inc. | Master trust | $200.7M |
| Vftc Instl Total Bond MKT IDX TR index | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $180.8M |
| Vftc Target RET 2045 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $118.2M |
| Vftc Target RET 2050 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $112.9M |
| Vftc Target RET 2030 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $111.9M |
| Vftc Target RET 2035 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $109.3M |
| Vftc Target RET 2040 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $102.2M |
| Vftc Target RET 2025 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $91.3M |
| Blackrock Total Return Bond Fund M | Blackrock Institutional Trust Company, N.a. | Common/collective trust | $85.6M |
| Vftc Target RET 2055 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $64.8M |
| Vftc Target RET 2020 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $44.8M |
| Vftc Target RET 2060 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $36.6M |
| Vftc Target RET Income TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $34.7M |
| Vftc Target RET 2065 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $12.0M |
| Vftc Instnll Extended MKT IDX TR | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $4.6M |
| Vftc Target RET 2070 TR Plus | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $2.7M |
| Vftc Target RET INC & Growth TR PLU | Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company | Common/collective trust | $263,070 |
How plan assets are invested
| Category (Schedule H) | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Registered investment companies (mutual funds) | $924.4M | 29.9% |
| Common/collective trusts | $1.7B | 55.3% |
| Master trusts | $200.7M | 6.5% |
| Participant loans | $17.7M | 0.6% |
| Other investments | $89.9M | 2.9% |
Fees paid from plan assets
| Investment advisory & management fees | $1.4M |
| Total administrative expenses | $1.8M |
Reported administrative expenses were about 0.061% of average plan assets, or about $135 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 20250703100942NAL0000479105001. EIN 410448030.
FAQ
What are the best low-cost funds in the Xcel Energy Inc. 401(k)?
The free public data doesn't list enough of the Xcel Energy 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 Xcel Energy 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 Xcel Energy Inc. 401(k) plan?
The plan reported about $3.1B in net assets and 13,654 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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