Principal Plus Interest Portfolio
Overview
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| Inception date | 2/27/2026 | |
| Effective Annual Interest Rate | 3.50%* | |
Footnotes
- *Note: Accumulations (including contributions and earnings) under the funding agreement for the Principal Plus Interest Investment Portfolio will be credited to Quest529 with the effective annual interest rate above and rate period indicated below, subject to the claims-paying ability of TIAA.
Rate Period: March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027↩
Investment objective
This Investment Portfolio seeks to preserve capital and provide a stable return.
Investment strategy
The assets in this Investment Portfolio are allocated to the TIAA Funding Agreement issued by TIAA, which is the parent of TFI, to the Kansas State Treasurer's Office as the policyholder on behalf of the Plan. The funding agreement provides a minimum guaranteed rate of return on the amounts allocated to it by the Investment Portfolio. The minimum effective annual interest rate will be neither less than 1% nor greater than 3% at any time. The guarantee is made by the insurance company to the policyholder, not to Account Owners. In addition to the guaranteed rate of interest to the policyholder, the funding agreement allows for the possibility that additional interest may be credited as declared periodically by TIAA. The rate of any additional interest is declared in advance for a period of up to 12 months and is not guaranteed for any future periods.
Risk level
Conservative
Moderate
Aggressive
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Historical performance
Average annual total returns as of 3/31/2026
| Category | Principal Plus Interest Portfolio | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year to date | ||
| 1 year | ||
| 3 years | ||
| 5 years | ||
| 10 years | ||
| Since inception | 0.30% | 0.32% |
Average annual total returns as of 3/31/2026
| Category | Principal Plus Interest Portfolio | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year to date | ||
| 1 year | ||
| 3 years | ||
| 5 years | ||
| 10 years | ||
| Since inception | 0.30% | 0.32% |
The performance data quoted represent past performance and are net of all fees and expenses. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Your returns and the principal value of your account will fluctuate, so your investment may be worth more or less than the original value when you withdraw your money. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Investors cannot invest directly in a benchmark.
All performance figures in the table, with the exception of the performance figures in the year-to-date column, represent the average annual compound rate of the total return. All figures in the year-to-date column represent cumulative, nonannualized returns.
Asset allocation
- 100.00% Capital Preservation
Underlying funds
| Ticker | Underlying fund | Allocation |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | TIAA Funding Agreement | 100.00% |
The above table lists the underlying investments in which this Portfolio invests and the percentage of the Portfolios assets allocated to each of its investments. Please keep in mind that you will not own shares of the Underlying Funds or Funding Agreement. You are purchasing Units of Portfolios held in trust by the Plan. Those Portfolios invest your contributions in one or more of the Underlying Funds and/or Funding Agreement. Please read the Plan Description.
529 Investment Lead
Jeremy Thiessen
Head of Investment Strategies
To learn more about Kansas' Quest529 Education Savings Plan, its investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses see the Plan Description at Quest529.com before investing. Read it carefully. Investments in the Plan are neither insured nor guaranteed and there is the risk of investment loss. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC, Member FINRA and distributor.
The material contained on this website is not intended to be a recommendation or investment advice, does not constitute a solicitation to buy, sell or hold a security or investment strategy and is not provided in a fiduciary capacity. The information provided does not take into account the specific objectives or circumstances of any particular investor or suggest any specific course of action. Investment decisions should be based on an investor's objectives and circumstances.
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