As adoption of target date funds in defined contribution plans increases, many new providers have entered the market — providing plan sponsors with a broad, diverse selection of portfolio strategies from which to choose. To further fuel interest, target date funds are now approved qualified default investment alternatives (QDIAs), according to regulations issued by the Department of Labor in October 2007.

When chosen well and implemented effectively, target date funds can improve the odds of success for your participants and provide fiduciary peace of mind for plan sponsors.

So how do plan sponsors hone in on the target date portfolio strategies that best suit their plan?

And how does the adoption of a target date program in your plan impact participant behavior?

With portfolio strategies and education programs that cover the full gamut, hear key considerations behind target date portfolios’ investment methodology and the impact of target date programs on participant investment behavior. Topics include:

• Glide paths and investment construction.
• Off-the-shelf versus custom solutions.
• Drivers of participant adoption.
• Impact on participant portfolios.

Please join senior Vanguard principals for this insightful webcast.

• John Ameriks, Ph.D., Vanguard Investment Counseling & Research group
• Steve Utkus, Vanguard Center for Retirement Research

Target date funds are subject to the risks associated with their underlying investments.