Retirement Pension Default Option Calculator

Compare default retirement pension options by return, fee drag, tax assumptions, and downside risk.

Korea-related planning note

This English page is a planning estimate. If the topic involves Korean taxes, pensions, insurance, loans, or public programs, confirm the current Korean rules, limits, and eligibility before acting.

Scenario inputs

Adjust the assumptions to compare gross value, cost drag, tax drag, and downside value.

Net ending value

$188,446

Gross value before drag

$197,529

Estimated tax

$2,813

Fee and tax drag

$9,083

Total contributions

$135,000

Net gain

$53,446

39.6%

Downside value

$154,526

Scenario readout

Compare net value against alternatives

This is a planning model. It compounds a simplified return, subtracts annual cost drag, and estimates tax only on positive gains.

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Why default option return matters

A retirement account left in a low-return option can accumulate less over time than a risk-appropriate diversified default option.

Match risk to time horizon

Higher-risk defaults may make sense over longer horizons, while near-retirement balances may need a more conservative stress test.