CMDQX

About CMDQX

Columbia Moderate Track 529 Portfolio Class C is a 529 college savings plan investment option designed to help families prepare for future higher education expenses. As a moderate allocation portfolio, it balances exposure between equities and fixed-income assets, seeking to provide both growth potential and risk mitigation for education savers. The portfolio's asset mix automatically adjusts as the beneficiary ages, gradually shifting from a higher concentration in stocks toward more conservative investments such as bonds and money market securities as college approaches. This glide path is intended to help preserve accumulated gains and reduce volatility as tuition payments draw closer. Managed by Columbia Threadneedle Investments, the fund benefits from the firm's global expertise and multi-manager investment strategies. The 529 structure enables account owners to benefit from features such as tax-deferred growth, tax-free withdrawals for qualified education expenses, and flexible account control. Columbia Moderate Track 529 Portfolio Class C plays a pivotal role within education savings programs by catering to investors seeking a balanced risk approach, making it suitable for those with a moderate risk tolerance and a mid-term to long-term investment horizon.