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Growth of Target Date Funds

Let's take a look at how the TDF industry has grown since 1994.

3Q19 TDF Flows

Now that we’ve entered the final quarter of 2019, let’s look back at the flows within the TDF industry. Overall for the quarter, the industry saw net inflows of $27.8 billion, or about a 1.3% increase over the end of 2Q19. Total AUM in TDFs hit nearly $2.2 trillion.

Where it all began

Target date funds (TDFs) are a staple within the retirement industry. But comparatively to the asset management universe, they are a relatively new phenomenon. So, when did TDFs begin?