Stagnant Returns Produce Lower Public Pension Funded Levels in January
Returns for the 100 largest U.S. public plans during the month ranged from a loss of 1% to a gain of slightly more than 1%, per Milliman.
Returns for the 100 largest U.S. public plans during the month ranged from a loss of 1% to a gain of slightly more than 1%, per Milliman.
The stock market rebound in November and December spurred a $349 billion increase in the 100 largest U.S. public plans’ funding, per Milliman.
The 100 largest corporate DB plans in the U.S. saw their collective funded ratio rise to 100.7% in May.
Goldman’s Michael Moran warns against complacency and issues some warnings.
Higher interest rates lowered liabilities, as average asset losses reach 21% for the fiscal year, a Russell Investments study shows.
The underfunded program wants a diversified portfolio that doesn’t underperform in bad times.
Higher rates are no friend to bond portfolios, but they make life easier for DB plans.
The proposal’s aim is to reduce risk and enhance income, report to trustees says.
However, funded levels are likely to be lower in March as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine roils markets.