Asset Allocation
Alaska Permanent Increases Private Equity and Income While Cutting Real Estate
The state's sovereign wealth fund also reported a $1.5 billion increase in asset value during 2024's first quarter.
Tag: Alaska Permanent Fund
Risk
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Asset Allocation
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Market Moves
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Asset Allocation
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Alternatives
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Pensions
Alaska Permanent Fund Returns 2% in Fiscal 2020
The sovereign wealth fund beat a passive index benchmark, but missed its return target.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Alaska Spending Blueprint Drops Residents’ Oil Dividend by 38%, Gives No Direct Virus Aid
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Risk
Alaska Permanent Fund Increases 2.1% in First Fiscal 2019 Quarter
Private equity, infrastructure investments bring home the bacon while real estate takes a hit.