About Investments
ACERA collects regular contributions for the retirement fund from our members and participating employers, and we invest the fund all over the world. The combination of employee and employer contributions and the earnings from our investments give us the ability to pay our members the retirement benefits that they’ve earned.
Sources of Benefits Funding
Current Investment Portfolio
In order to keep investment risks as low as possible, ACERA invests in a diverse group of investments called “asset classes.” ACERA’s investment team, investment consultants, and the Board of Retirement together strategically determine the portions of the fund to allocate to the classes of assets in order to minimize risk while maximizing return.
Investment Performance
ACERA posts semi-annual public market and private market performance reports, and maintains an archive of performance reports. Performance reports are typically posted with the following schedule:
Investment Partner Introductions
ACERA is a well-diversified public pension plan with a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio. Rather than making investments directly, we work with expert investment managers who handle specific asset classes on our behalf.
Investment Policies
ACERA has established investment policies as protocol to govern how we invest and manage our investments.