PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - John A. Haslem TI - Mutual Funds and 401(k) Pension Plan Fees, Services, and Performance AID - 10.3905/jii.2011.2.3.044 DP - 2011 Nov 30 TA - The Journal of Index Investing PG - 44--48 VI - 2 IP - 3 4099 - https://pm-research.com/content/2/3/44.short 4100 - https://pm-research.com/content/2/3/44.full AB - Mutual funds are the primary providers of investment management services to 401(k) pension plans. This article examines the various fees paid by 401(k) pension plans. The author reviews scenarios under which 401(k) pension plan fees are lower. In addition, he discusses empirical findings concerning how the actions of plan administrators and plan participants affect selection and performance of pension funds and participant mutual fund allocations.TOPICS: Pension funds, retirement, mutual fund performance