EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF FIXED INCOME IN DC PLANS
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1 EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF FIXED INCOME IN DC PLANS Lorie Latham, CFA Senior Defined Contribution Strategist Wyatt Lee, CFA Asset Allocation Portfolio Manager Terry Moore, CFA Fixed Income Portfolio Specialist Moderator: Michael Davis Head of Institutional Defined Contribution Specialists July 12, 2017 FOR INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR USE ONLY.
2 T. Rowe Price Presenters Senior Defined Contribution Strategist Lorie Latham, CFA 26 years investment experience 1 year with T. Rowe Price Asset Allocation Portfolio Manager Wyatt Lee, CFA 19 years investment experience 17 years with T. Rowe Price Fixed Income Portfolio Specialist Terry Moore, CFA 22 years investment experience 8 years with T. Rowe Price Head of Institutional DC Specialists Michael Davis 24 years investment experience 1 year with T. Rowe Price 2
3 Agenda Purpose Review of survey results Trending influential fixed income themes Frameworks and potential investment solutions Summary 3
4 Future of Fixed Income in DC Plans Changing Plan Demographics Current Fixed Income Options Current Fixed Income Market Is now the time to rethink fixed income? How will fixed income in DC plans change in the future? Governance Range of participant needs Goal or objective driven Communications/delivery In today s session, we will review our research findings which offer sponsor context, participant data, and trends and also offer ideas that may influence the path forward. 4
5 Fixed Income Use by Age Plans Over $500M As of December 31, 2016 SUMMARY OF FIXED INCOME USE BY AGE PLANS OVER $500M Age < Total % of Participants 1% 17% 23% 22% 23% 8% 4% 2% 100% % of Total Assets 0% 2% 11% 23% 39% 14% 7% 4% 100% % of Fixed Income Assets (Morningstar categories) % of Participants with an Allocation to Fixed Income Funds Average Account Balance Average Allocation to Fixed Income Funds (among owners) 0% 0% 6% 17% 38% 18% 10% 11% 100% 0.1% 7.9% 19.4% 24.4% 28.8% 10.4% 5.2% 3.9% n/a $611 $8,229 $39,198 $88,376 $144,311 $155,452 $149,832 $138,252 n/a 24.5% 34.5% 21.2% 21.1% 24.7% 29.7% 35.2% 53.7% n/a Participants over the age of 50 own over 75% of fixed income assets. Source: T. Rowe Price Reference Point study of 58 plans over $500M, as of December 31,
6 Survey Methodology T. Rowe Price conducted a Future of Fixed Income in DC Plans Survey from April 7 through April 21, 2017 with plan sponsors responsible for the oversight of fixed income decisions in DC plans over $500M. The survey asked about DC plan governance, current and future investment offerings, the importance of certain characteristics of fixed income offerings in the DC plan, and issues involved with adding fixed income options to a DC plan. The survey received responses from 54 individuals who work in Finance/Treasury/Investments (41), Human Resources/Benefits (8) or Both/Other (5). There was one response per entity. 81% of respondents manage over $1B in DC plan assets. Respondents participated via an online survey and received an invitation to receive early results as an incentive for participation. T. Rowe Price designed the survey questions and was responsible for the interpretation of the results. 6
7 Fixed Income Biggest Concerns WHAT WOULD YOU OR YOUR ORGANIZATION HIGHLIGHT AS THE BIGGEST CONCERNS FOR FIXED INCOME INVESTING FROM AN INVESTMENT ONLY PERSPECTIVE AT THIS TIME? SELECT THE TOP THREE RISKS. 100% 93% Top Only Top 3 80% 74% 69% 60% 56% 40% 20% 0% Rising Interest Rates 17% 30% 4% 2% 4% Low Yields Inflation Default and/or Credit 24% Geopolitical 0% 11% Other (Currency/Exchange Rate, Liquidity, etc.) Source: T. Rowe Price Future of Fixed Income in DC Plans Survey, April Based on 54 responses. 7
8 Overall DC Plan Time Spent by Asset Class PLEASE ASSIGN POINTS FROM 1 TO 100 FOR EACH OF THE ASSET CLASSES/INVESTMENT TYPES TO INDICATE AMOUNT OF GOVERNANCE- RELATED TIME SPENT ON EACH ASSET CLASS/INVESTMENT TYPE. 2% 2% 3% Target date 7% 23% Equity (e.g., U.S., non-u.s., global, other (inclusive of all styles/capitalizations)) Fixed income (e.g., core, core plus, unconstrained, global, or other) 13% Capital preservation (e.g., stable value, money market, or other) Inflation-hedging strategies (e.g., REITs, TIPS, or other) Fixed income receives a little more than half of the time that equity receives 18% 31% Alternatives (e.g., direct real estate, private equity, hedge funds) Distribution-related investment options (e.g., drawdown funds or other specific offering designed to pay out income) Other Note: May not add up to 100% due to rounding. Source: T. Rowe Price Future of Fixed Income in DC Plans Survey, April Based on 54 responses. Other responses include managed account services, company stock, and brokerage. 8
9 DC Plan Sponsor Fixed Income Observations WE WOULD LIKE TO ASSESS YOUR LEVEL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS. PLEASE SELECT THE RESPONSE THAT REFLECTS YOU OR YOUR ORGANIZATION S POINT OF VIEW. Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Neither Agree or Disagree Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree Our DC plan lineup includes options for pre-retiree and retired participants needs It is important to offer participants a range of fixed income options based on their risk/return/income preferences Gap in offerings for pre-retiree and retirees Need for range of options Plan demographics are older now than the demographics 10 years ago Aging demographics It s more challenging to get participants interested in fixed income than other asset classes Need for education Fixed income oversight for the DC plan now requires more time and attention than it did two to three years ago Relative to other asset classes in our DC plan, fixed income requires less time and attention We are witnessing more accelerated withdrawals from the DC plan Oversight taking more time and attention Few believe it should take less time Aging demographics + assets leaving plan 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Source: T. Rowe Price Future of Fixed Income in DC Plans Survey, April Based on 54 responses. 9
10 DC Plan Fixed Income Last 12 Months DC PLAN LINEUP: PLEASE IDENTIFY ANY CORRESPONDING ACTIVITIES FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING. Removed from the DC Plan in the last 12 months Added to the DC Plan in the last 12 months Stable Value Money Market Core Core Bond Bond (active) Core Core Bond Bond (passive) Core Core Plus Bond Global Bond 0% 0% 0% 2% 2% 2% 4% 4% 4% 6% 6% 9% Unconstrained and/or Unconstrained and/or Absolute Return Fixed Income Absolute Return Fixed Income Inflation-Linked Bonds or Treasury Inflation-Linked Bonds or Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Multi-strategy/White Label Multi-strategy/White Label Fixed Income Offering Fixed Income Offering Other 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 6% 0% 5% 10% Source: T. Rowe Price Future of Fixed Income in DC Plans Survey, April Based on 54 responses. Other includes high yield, emerging market debt, other capital preservation, etc. 10
11 DC Plan Fixed Income Last 12 Months DC PLAN LINEUP: PLEASE IDENTIFY ANY CORRESPONDING ACTIVITIES FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING. Reviewed in the last 12 months but made no changes Stable Value 70% Money Market 48% Core Bond (active) 50% Core Bond (passive) 72% Core Plus Bond 41% Global Bond 24% Unconstrained and/or Unconstrained and/or Absolute Return Fixed Income Inflation-Linked Bonds or Treasury Inflation-Linked Bonds or Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Multi-strategy/White Label Multi-strategy/White Label Fixed Fixed Income Offering 11% 24% 43% Other Other 41% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Source: T. Rowe Price Future of Fixed Income in DC Plans Survey, April Based on 54 responses. "Other" includes high yield, emerging market debt, other capital preservation, etc. 11
12 DC Plan Fixed Income Next 12 Months DC PLAN LINEUP: PLEASE IDENTIFY ANY CORRESPONDING ACTIVITIES FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING. Intend to consider in the coming 12 months Stable Value 6% Money Market 4% Core Bond (active) 6% Core Bond (passive) 2% Core Plus Bond 6% Global Bond 13% Unconstrained and/or Unconstrained and/or Absolute Return Fixed Income Inflation-Linked Bonds or Treasury Inflation-Linked Bonds or Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Multi-strategy/White Label Multi-strategy/White Label Fixed Fixed Income Offering 9% 11% 15% Other Other 13% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% Sponsors are growing more open to implementing options with structures that allow for more flexibility and a combination of portfolios. Also, white label provides a vehicle to integrate multiple strategies/levers that are complementary. Source: T. Rowe Price Future of Fixed Income in DC Plans Survey, April Based on 54 responses. "Other" includes high yield, emerging market debt, other capital preservation, etc. 12
13 Most Important Fixed Income Characteristics to Offer in a DC Plan WHAT FIXED INCOME CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU BELIEVE ARE MOST IMPORTANT TO OFFER IN A DC PLAN TO MEET THE RANGE OF NEEDS OF YOUR PARTICIPANTS? 100% % Ranked 0, 1 or 2 (Low) % Ranked 8, 9 or 10 (High) 80% 60% 59% 51% 40% 20% 23% 21% 18% 16% 0% 0% 4% 2% 4% Diversification Preservation of Capital Generating Income Providing Total Return Providing an Inflationary Hedge Diversification and preservation of capital ranked high as a most important characteristic alongside income, total return and inflation having a role as well. The role of fixed income in DC plans will likely evolve and become more complex. Source: T. Rowe Price Future of Fixed Income in DC Plans Survey, April Based on 54 responses. 13
14 Biggest Challenge With Making Changes to Fixed Income Offerings WHAT CHALLENGES HAVE YOU OR DO YOU FACE AT YOUR ORGANIZATION WHEN IT COMES TO MAKING CHANGES AND/OR ADDITIONS TO THE FIXED INCOME OFFERINGS IN THE DC PLANS? PLEASE SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. 100% 75% 65% OTHER RESPONSES INCLUDE: Increasing the number of options not counting QDIA funds, we already offer 20 primary fund offerings. 50% 30% Most of our fixed income options are good for accumulation phase, but not for longevity income risk. 25% 17% 15% Uncertainty surrounding regulations and litigation environment. 0% Educating participants on how to allocate across multiple fixed income options Determining how to streamline investment options in other asset classes Other Determining appropriate benchmark Length of time to do the work and convince governance bodies. Source: T. Rowe Price Future of Fixed Income in DC Plans Survey, April Based on 54 responses. 14
15 Percent Allocation (%) Yield to Maturity (%) The Evolution of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index ( ) As of March 31, 2017 CHANGING COMPOSITION YIELD VS. DURATION 40.0 % /31/2007 3/31/ Yield to Maturity Duration Duration MBS Treasury IG Corp. Gov't. Rel. CMBS ABS 1 3 Source: Bloomberg Index Services Ltd. Copyright 2017, Bloomberg Index Services Ltd. Used with permission. 15
16 The Value of Diversification TIME PERIODS WHEN TREASURY YIELDS ROSE 100+ BPS Figures are calculated in U.S. dollars Total Returns One-Year Period 12-Months Ended 10-Year UST Yield Move U.S. 10-Year Treasury U.S. Aggregate Bond U.S. Corp. Inv. Grade Global High Yield Emerging Market Bonds Global Global Agg. Hedged U.S. Dollar Dec 31, bps -8% -1% -2% +3% +24% +1% +8% May 31, bps -5% -0% -0% +13% +3% -0% -5% Jun 30, bps -6% -1% -2% +5% +5% -0% -4% Dec 31, bps -10% +6% +19% +59% +28% +5% -4% Sep 30, bps -6% -2% -2% +7% -4% +1% +2% Total Returns Periods Less Than One Year 12-Months Ended 10-Year UST Yield Move U.S. 10-Year Treasury U.S. Aggregate Bond U.S. Corp. Inv. Grade Global High Yield Emerging Market Bonds Global Global Agg. Hedged U.S. Dollar Apr 30, 2013 Aug 31, 2013 Jul 8, 2016 Dec 16, bps -8% -4% -5% -2% -10% -3% -2% +123 bps -10% -4% -4% +6% -3% -3% +6% Past performance cannot guarantee future results. Sources: J.P. Morgan, Bloomberg Barclays. U.S. 10-Year Treasury: Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 10-Year Treasury Index. U.S. Aggregate Bond: Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index. U.S. Corp. Inv. Grade: Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Index. Global High Yield: J.P. Morgan Global High Yield Index. Emerging Market Bonds Global: J.P. Morgan Emerging Market Bond Global Index. Global Agg. Hedged: Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Hedged USD. U.S. Dollar: DXY Index. 16
17 As The Fed Increases Interest Rates, There Are Bond Opportunities Elsewhere As of March 31, 2017 ILLUSTRATIVE INTEREST RATE CYCLE Interest Rates Up Interest Rates Down Interest Rates Stable Interest Rates Up Turkey Brazil Russia Developed Countries Developing Countries India Indonesia Mexico Colombia South Africa Serbia MONETARY POLICY ACTIONS cuts New Zealand May 2005 June 2006 Australia Hungary US hikes Eurozone UK 0 1 The columns of cuts versus hikes are the actual number of rate cuts and rate hikes that have happened across countries worldwide. Sources: CRB Rates and T. Rowe Price. 17
18 Yield to Maturity (%) Cast a Wider Net for Bond Opportunities As of March 31, U.S. HY EM Sov. Local Curr. 6 Global High Yield EM Sov. Hard Curr. 5 Bank Loans EM Corp. 4 Euro HY U.S. Corp. I.G. 3 2 U.S. Agg. Global Corp. I.G. U.S. Treasuries Long U.S. Treasuries 1 Euro Corp. I.G. Euro Agg. Global Agg. ex-u.s. UK GILTS 0-1 Bunds JGB Duration (Years) Past performance cannot guarantee future results. Sources: U.S. Treasuries: Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Index; U.S. Treasuries Long: Bloomberg Barclays 7-10 Year U.S. Treasuries Index; U.S. Aggregate: Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index; U.S. Corporates: Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corp. IG Index; U.S. High Yield: Bloomberg Barclays U.S. High Yield Index; EM Sovereign Hard Currency: JPM Emerging Market Global Diversified Bond Index; EM Corporates: JPM CEMBI Broad Diversified; EM Sovereign Local Currency: JPM GBI-EM GD Index; Global Bonds: Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index; International Bonds: Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate ex-u.s. Index; Euro Corporates: Bloomberg Barclays Euro-Agg.: Corporates Bond Index; Euro HY: Bloomberg Barclays Pan-European High Yield Index; Euro Agg.: Bloomberg Barclays Euro Agg. Index; JGB: Bloomberg Barclays Asian Pacific Japan Index; Bunds: Bloomberg Barclays Global Treasury Germany Index; UK Gilts: Bloomberg Barclays Global Treasury UK Index; Global High Yield: Bloomberg Barclays Global High Yield Index; Bank Loans: S&P/LSTA Performing Loan Index (loan yield as of March 31, 2017). 18
19 Yield Over USD Cash (%) Ultimately, What Do We Really Expect From Fixed Income? As of March 31, 2017 CURRENT YIELD ABOVE USD CASH VS. HISTORICAL CORRELATION Last 10 Years USED AS A DEFENSIVE TOOL USED AS AN INCOME TOOL 6% 5% Emerging Market Debt U.S. High Yield 4% Emerging Market Corporate Cash 3% 2% 1% 0% Sweden Gov t. Australia Gov t. U.S. Gov t. Germany Gov t. Canada Gov t. UK Gov t. Italy Gov t. South Africa Gov t. Poland Gov t. U.S. Investment-Grade Corporate Indonesia Gov t. Mexico Gov t. Brazil Gov t. Euro. Investment-Grade Corporate -1% Historical Correlation NEGATIVE CORRELATION TO EQUITIES POSITIVE CORRELATION TO EQUITIES Past performance cannot guarantee future results. Sources: UBS, Bloomberg Barclays, J.P. Morgan, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, S&P, MSCI, and T. Rowe Price. Yield shown is on a hedged basis in U.S. dollars. Volatility is based on the monthly returns of each asset class hedged into U.S. dollars. 19
20 An Evolved Approach to DC Fixed Income for Consideration Our guiding principles: Preservation of the characteristics of fixed income that are most attractive in a total portfolio context Giving participants broad access to fixed income markets A fixed income allocation that is influenced by the equity allocation Core design belief: Our approach is designed to complement the equity portfolio as different fixed income components have markedly different relative dynamics to equity returns. Importantly, each fixed income portfolio design takes into account several key fixed considerations: Aim to improve Sharpe ratio for total portfolio Help stabilize overall portfolio returns Volatility reduction Tail risk protection Seek to increase fixed income return Resulting portfolio construction: Three multi-strategy fixed income portfolios for use as a series of standalone offerings within a DC plan lineup focused on a portfolio context (i.e., factoring in equity exposure) Alternatively, sponsors desiring simplicity could target the moderation risk allocation portfolio or revisit current exposures relative to some of the themes we have shared Source: T. Rowe Price. 20
21 Diversifiers Dynamic Component Core Static Component Roles of Fixed Income: A Total Portfolio, Risk-Based Framework High Equity Exposure: (Low Risk Aversion) Moderate Equity and Risk Aversion Low Equity Exposure: (High Risk Aversion) Main Role of FI Core Targeted Characteristics Core Sectors Establishes a lower volatility baseline profile for the fixed income allocation Lower volatility (<5% annualized) U.S. Aggregate International (hedged) Unconstrained/nontraditional Main Role of FI Diversifiers Diversify against equity risk Stabilize portfolio Improve risk-adjusted return Targeted Characteristics Greater duration exposure Blend of low and high Greater spread exposure Return-seeking FI Diversifying Sectors Long-duration Treasuries High yield Bank loans Emerging markets At high levels of equity, greater duration exposure becomes a key diversifying portfolio element, while greater spread exposure is desired when equity exposure is low. Source: T. Rowe Price. 21
22 Dynamic Component Core Multi-strategy Fixed Income Model Portfolios Emerging Markets Bank Loans High Yield Unconstrained Non-$ Hedged U.S. Agg. High Equity Allocation/ Low Risk Aversion Long Treasuries Assumed Equities Non-$ Hedged Moderate Equity Allocation/ Moderate Risk Aversion Bank Loans High Yield Unconstrained Emerging Markets U.S. Agg. Long Treasuries Assumed Equities Bank Loans High Yield Unconstrained Low Equity Allocation/ High Risk Aversion Emerging Markets Long Treasuries Assumed Equities U.S. Agg. Non-$ Hedged Low Risk Aversion Moderate Risk Aversion High Risk Aversion U.S. Agg. 45.0% 45.0% 45.0% Non-$ Hedged 15.0% 15.0% 15.0% Unconstrained/ Absolute Return 10.0% 10.0% 10.0% High Yield 4.0% 8.0% 10.0% Bank Loans 1.0% 2.0% 2.5% Emerging Markets 5.0% 10.0% 12.5% Long Treasuries 20.0% 10.0% 5.0% Each portfolio was constructed according to plan participant risk tolerance level, which was determined based on the degree of their total equity portfolio exposure. Source: T. Rowe Price. 22
23 Multi-strategy Fixed Income Model Portfolios FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO Metrics Benchmark (Bloomberg Barclays Global Agg.) High Equity Allocation/ Low Risk Aversion Moderate Equity Allocation/ Moderate Risk Aversion Low Equity Allocation/ High Risk Aversion Excess Return Over Cash 0.85% 1.21% 1.42% 1.52% Volatility 5.72% 4.26% 3.77% 3.73% Sharpe Ratio Tracking Error (to Benchmark) 0.00% 1.38% 1.33% 1.83% OVERALL PORTFOLIO WHEN COMBINED WITH EQUITY High Equity Allocation/ Low Risk Aversion Moderate Equity Allocation/ Moderate Risk Aversion Low Equity Allocation/ High Risk Aversion Metrics Using Global Agg. Model Using Global Agg. Model Using Global Agg. Model Portfolio Excess Return 4.73% 4.77% 3.22% 3.48% 1.71% 2.25% Portfolio Risk 15.03% 14.83% 10.31% 9.72% 6.58% 5.36% Portfolio Sharpe Fixed income allocations designed to meet investor needs through the DC investment life cycle. For illustrative purposes only and not intended to represent the returns of any specific security. Past performance cannot guarantee future results. Sources: T. Rowe Price and Morningstar. Return sources: U.S. Aggregate: Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Non-$ Bonds (Hedged): Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Ex USD Bond Index (Hedged). Global Aggregate: Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index. Nontraditional Bond: Blended Series: PIMCO Unconstrained Bond Fund from 7/31/2008 1/31/2015. T. Rowe Price Dynamic Global Bond Fund from 2/28/2015 3/31/2017. Non-$ Bonds (Unhedged): Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Ex USD Bond Index (Unhedged). Long Treasuries: Bloomberg Barclays Treasury Long 10+ Years Returns Index. High Yield: Credit Suisse High Yield Index. Bank Loans: S&P/LSTA Performing Loan Index. Emerging Markets: J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global. For modeling purposes, the equity allocation weights are 70% Russell 3000 and 30% MSCI ACWI ex. USA Index. 23
24 Future of Fixed Income Lineups in DC Plans (Capital Preservation +) Current State Option Description Considerations Traditional Core Core/Core Plus Legacy exposure Anchored to Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate benchmark Limited ability to broaden opportunity set Alternate Approaches Option Description Considerations OPTION 1: Redefined Core OPTION 2: Extended Approach OPTION 3: Evolved Approach Redefined Core: Core/Core Plus + Unconstrained + Hedged Non-$ Redefined Core + Bank Loans/Emerging Markets/ Long Treasuries Low Risk Aversion (high equity exposure) Moderate Risk Aversion (moderate equity exposure) High Risk Aversion (low equity exposure) Core/Core Plus option redefined to expand exposures and reduce diversification challenges of traditional core offerings Limited ability to complement different levels of equity exposure in total portfolio A new concept in DC plans that offers portfolio context and ability to complement equity exposure Implementation approach would need to be explored Participant communication and education necessary Source: T. Rowe Price. 24
25 Key Takeaways Survey reveals a gap in governance deployed to fixed income The role of fixed income has evolved and is more complex due to shifting demographics and a more robust opportunity set Rising interest in pursuing strategies that maximize access to a broader opportunity set and/or considering a more robust core fixed income structure The fixed income offerings in DC plans tend not to be complementary in a total portfolio context A more dynamic fixed income portfolio can be designed with varying risk tolerance levels to complement the equity portfolio Range of ways to consider implementation 25
26 Supplement: Tool for Evaluating Fixed Income in DC Plans KEY QUESTIONS THAT CAN HELP INFORM HOW SPONSORS APPROACH THEIR DC OFFERING(S): Thematic Influences Governance Participant Demographics Fixed Income Objectives Asset Class Exposures Key Questions to Ask How much time do you spend on the fixed income options in your plan relative to other asset classes? What is the goal of the fixed income option(s) in your lineup? What factors do you consider when evaluating the fixed income option(s)? Does the committee have investment beliefs and/or views that influence plan options? Has the committee developed a philosophical view on whether it prefers to maintain retiree assets in the plan? How do you think about the demographics of your participants when designing investment lineups? What is the distribution of age groups by number of participants and assets? What is the level of investment sophistication and/or engagement for various participant demographics? Is the fixed income lineup in your plan relevant for the current and future market environments? How does each fixed income option correlate with options in other asset classes? How do the investment objectives align to the needs of different age groups and different market conditions (e.g., stability, total return, inflation, yield)? How do the standalone fixed income options compare with the underlying fixed income options in your QDIA (target date or managed account)? How many fixed income options do you have in your plan compared with the number of equity options? Implementation How does your plan approach leveraging scale, access, and buying power? Design and governance, participant engagement, and investment oversight intersect and are important in DC plan oversight, even when evaluating asset classes. 26
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