CalPERS just had one of its best years in a decade. Why it matters to taxpayers
CalPERS has reported some of its strongest investment returns in a decade, driven by gains in private equity.
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The brief
The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) reports one of its strongest years of investment returns over the last ten years. This performance includes a 17% return within its private equity portfolio following an overhaul of that sector.
Coverage from the Sacramento Bee, CalMatters, and Pensions & Investments emphasizes the strength of these returns and their significance to taxpayers. Alternatives Watch notes that this represents the strongest investment performance in five years.
Future developments include the fund's examination of the potential impact of artificial intelligence on its investments, according to Alternatives Watch.
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Quick answers
How did CalPERS' private equity portfolio perform?
The private equity portfolio saw a 17% return, extending gains following an overhaul.
How significant are these recent returns?
According to coverage from the Sacramento Bee and CalMatters, this is one of the strongest years of investment returns in a decade.
What technology is CalPERS currently monitoring?
Reports from Alternatives Watch indicate that CalPERS is eyeing the impact of AI.
Coverage (6)
- Strong CalPers investment year is good news for Solano, Fairfield, others Daily Republic · 15h ago
- CalPERS reports one of strongest years of investment returns over the last decade Sacramento Bee · 15h ago
- CalPERS’ private equity portfolio extends post-overhaul gains with 17% return Pensions & Investments · 15h ago
- CalPERS reports strongest investment performance in five years, eyes AI impact Alternatives Watch · 15h ago
- CalPERS returns LAist · 15h ago
- CalPERS just had one of its best years in a decade. Why it matters to taxpayers CalMatters · 15h ago broke it first
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