December 2016 Quarterly 529 Market Sizing Data
- 13.1 million accounts invested $275 billion in assets in 529 savings and prepaid plans
- 12.0 million accounts invested $252 billion in assets in 529 savings plans
- 1.1 million accounts invested $23 billion in assets in 529 prepaid plans
- 4,064 accounts invested $14 million in assets in ABLE (529A) accounts
September 2016 Quarterly 529 Market Sizing Data
- 13.0 million accounts invested $272 billion in assets in 529 savings and prepaid plans
- 11.9 million accounts invested $248 billion in assets in 529 savings plans
- 1.1 million accounts invested $24 billion in assets in 529 prepaid plans
- 1,934 accounts invested $4 million in assets in ABLE (529A) accounts
Net Flows (contributions minus withdrawals):
- Estimated 529 savings plan net inflows were $2.7 billion in 4Q 2016 compared to net inflows of $2.6 billion in 4Q 2015, which aligns with steady demand for 529s and more parents successfully using 529s for their intended purpose of qualified higher education expenses (tuition, books and room & board). From an industry asset level and account perspective, 529 saving plans continue to reach year-over-year highs. Therefore investor interest in 529 college savings plans and saving for education in a tax-efficient manner in terms of tax, financial aid and estate planning continues to rise, and especially as part of year-end tax planning and college financial planning. Top 10 529 Savings Plans by 4Q 2016 Assets; Top 5 529 Savings Plan Program Managers by 4Q 2016 Assets
1. 529 College Savings & ABLE 4Q 2016 529 Data Highlights
13.1 Million Families Invest $275 Billion in 529 Plans
December 2016 Quarterly 529 Market Sizing Data
- 13.1 million accounts invested $275 billion in assets in 529 savings and prepaid plans
- 12.0 million accounts invested $252 billion in assets in 529 savings plans
- 1.1 million accounts invested $23 billion in assets in 529 prepaid plans
- 4,064 accounts invested $14 million in assets in ABLE (529A) accounts
September 2016 Quarterly 529 Market Sizing Data
- 13.0 million accounts invested $272 billion in assets in 529 savings and prepaid plans
- 11.9 million accounts invested $248 billion in assets in 529 savings plans
- 1.1 million accounts invested $24 billion in assets in 529 prepaid plans
- 1,934 accounts invested $4 million in assets in ABLE (529A) accounts
Net Flows (contributions minus withdrawals):
- Estimated 529 savings plan net inflows were $2.7 billion in 4Q 2016 compared to net
inflows of $2.6 billion in 4Q 2015, which aligns with steady demand for 529s and more
parents successfully using 529s for their intended purpose of qualified higher education
expenses (tuition, books and room & board).
From an industry asset level and account perspective, 529 saving plans continue to reach year-
over-year highs. Therefore investor interest in 529 college savings plans and saving for education
in a tax-efficient manner in terms of tax, financial aid and estate planning continues to rise, and
especially as part of year-end tax planning and college financial planning.