Plans & Options

Target-Date Fund

Definition

What is Target-Date Fund?

A diversified fund that gradually changes its asset mix as a stated future date approaches.

Example in practice

A 2045 fund may reduce equity exposure and increase bonds as 2045 gets closer.

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A fund option that retains or reinvests income so it contributes to unit-value growth.

A fund option designed to pay eligible income to the investor rather than retain all of it.

An option focused on long-term capital appreciation rather than regular cash distributions.

A regulated arrangement that pools investors' money for investment according to a common objective.

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