CalPERS InvestmentsAs the nation's largest public pension fund with assets totaling $195.5 billion as of October 31, 2009, CalPERS investments span domestic and international markets.
The CalPERS Board of Administration has investment authority and sole fiduciary responsibility for the management of the System's assets. The Board is guided by the CalPERS Investment Committee, management, and more than 250 staff in our Investment Office who carry out the daily activities of the investment program.
Our goal is to efficiently and effectively manage investments to achieve the highest possible return at an acceptable level of risk. In doing so, CalPERS has generated strong long-term returns.
The CalPERS investment portfolio is diversified into several asset classes, so that over the long run any weaknesses in one area are offset by gains in another. The Board follows a strategic asset allocation policy that targets the percentage of funds to be invested in each asset class.
Submit your investment proposal using our new mailbox.If you're an equity brokerage firm interested in a trading relationship with our investment staff, we encourage you to complete this online questionnaire. This will allow us to effectively evaluate current brokers and to identify emerging brokerage firms interested in doing business with CalPERS.The foundation of a successful return on investment is a well-diversified portfolio. You'll find information on our asset allocation, California investments, equities (including our Alternative Investment Management Program), fixed income, and real estate investment programs. Read about the policies that guide the Board's Investment Committee in making investment decisions. The CalPERS Risk Management System will assist us in measuring, monitoring, and managing investment risk. Find everything you need to know about our Corporate Governance Program and shareowner activities on this special CalPERS Web site. Learn how CalPERS is capturing investment opportunities and minimizing potential risks presented by climate change. CalPERS and the California State Teachers' Retirement System have teamed up to develop a comprehensive database of emerging managers and financial service providers. View the database now. View keynote presentations delivered at our February 2009 Women In Investments Conference. This one-day conference explored opportunities that CalPERS and CalSTRS offer to women-owned investment firms and other emerging investment managers.Use this link to find more information on current investment-related news and topics of interest. You can review many of our investment reports online.Review meeting agendas and agenda item materials for the Board and Committee meetings, including the Investment Committee. You can also find archived agenda information. Discover what Investment Program business opportunities are currently available.Dated: 02-04-2010
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