How widely used are stable value funds?
Stable value funds are offered in approximately half of all 401(k) plans and some 529 tuition savings plans. Individuals have invested $520 billion in stable value funds through 138,000 defined contribution plans, which include 457, 403(b) and 401(k) plans. Stable value funds are one of the most widely used investments by 401(k) investors. Investors on average allocate roughly 15 to 20 percent of their 401(k) assets to stable value funds.