C Fund

Common Stock Index Investment Fund

Index Equivalent Ticker: ^GSPC

Average Annual Returns

YTD
8.56%
1 Year
16.28%
3 Year
17.06%
5 Year
15.85%
10 Year
13.64%

Risk Profile

Low
Low-Med
Medium
Med-High
High

The C Fund carries medium-high risk as a 100% equity fund. While offering strong long-term growth potential, it can experience significant short-term volatility and is subject to market fluctuations.

📊 At a Glance: C Fund Profile

What It Is

A passively managed index fund that mirrors the performance of the Standard & Poor's 500 (S&P 500) Index, which represents about 80% of the U.S. stock market's value.

Investment Objective

To match the performance of the S&P 500 index. As a stock fund, it carries the risks and potential returns associated with the stock market.

Best For

Investors with a long-term time horizon (10+ years) who are comfortable with stock market volatility and are seeking substantial growth potential.

📋 Holdings & Fund Details

Top Ten Holdings (as of 12/31/2024)

Investing in the C Fund means investing in household names that power the U.S. economy:

AAPL (Apple Inc)
NVDA (Nvidia Corp)
MSFT (Microsoft Corp)
AMZN (Amazon.com, Inc)
META (Meta Platforms Inc)
TSLA (Tesla Inc)
GOOG (Alphabet Inc Class C)
AVGO (Broadcom Inc)
GOOGL (Alphabet Inc Class A)
BRK.B (Berkshire Hathaway Inc)

Key Fund Details (as of 12/31/2024)

Assets: $429.1 billion
Expense Ratio: 0.036% ($0.360 per $1,000)
Benchmark: S&P 500 Index
Asset Managers: BlackRock, State Street
Inception Date: 1/29/1988

Key Features & Benefits

🏢 Large-Cap Exposure

Invest in America's 500 largest publicly traded companies, including tech giants, healthcare leaders, financial institutions, and consumer brands that drive the U.S. economy.

📈 Market Returns

Captures the returns of the broader U.S. stock market with no attempt to outperform. Perfect for investors seeking consistent market participation without active management risk.

💰 Ultra-Low Costs

With an extremely low expense ratio, the C Fund offers one of the most cost-effective ways to gain S&P 500 exposure, maximizing your long-term investment growth.

🎯 Dividend Reinvestment

All dividends from underlying stocks are automatically reinvested, compounding your returns over time without any action required on your part.