California Public Employees' Retirement System

Also known as CalPERS

Public Pension FundSacramento, United StatesFounded 1932
$530.0B
Assets Under Management
Sacramento
Headquarters

About California Public Employees' Retirement System

California Public Employees' Retirement System's investment portfolio is valued at $530.90 billion as of November 30, 2024, with investments in private equity, bridge financing, real assets, natural resources, private debt, infrastructure, metal and mining, oil and gas, real estate, credit special situations, and hedge funds. As of November 30, 2024, the private equity portfolio was valued at $107.70 billion, representing 20.3% of the total portfolio. Investments in private equity include buyouts, funds of funds, diversified private equity, private debt, direct lending, mezzanine, co-investments, distressed debt, secondaries, private equity growth expansion, and venture capital strategies. As of November 30, 2024, the real asset portfolio was valued at $68.7 billion. The fund's investments are governed by the board of directors, with Ms. Theresa Taylor serving as Board Member, President of the Board of Administration, Chairwoman of the Board Governance, Vice-Chairwoman of the Investment Committee & Member of the Finance & Administration Committee, Pension & Health Benefits Committee, and Performance, Compensation & Talent Management Committee.

Preferred Investment Types

Bridge FinancingBuyoutCo-InvestmentCollateralized Loan Obligation (CLO)Credit Special SituationsDebt - GeneralDirect LendingDistressed DebtPrivate EquityFund of FundsGrowth/ExpansionHedge FundInfrastructure - GeneralInfrastructure CoreInfrastructure OpportunisticInfrastructure Value AddedMetals & MiningMezzanine

Preferred Geographies

AfricaAkrotiri and DhekeliaAlabamaAlaskaAlbaniaAlbertaAmericasAndorraArgentinaArizonaArkansasAsiaAustraliaAustriaBahrainBay AreaBelarusBelgium

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Frequently asked questions

What type of investor is California Public Employees' Retirement System?

California Public Employees' Retirement System is a public pension fund based in Sacramento, United States, managing approximately $530.0B in assets.

Where is California Public Employees' Retirement System headquartered?

California Public Employees' Retirement System is headquartered in Sacramento, United States.

How much does California Public Employees' Retirement System manage?

California Public Employees' Retirement System manages approximately $530.0B in assets under management.

When was California Public Employees' Retirement System founded?

California Public Employees' Retirement System was founded in 1932.

What does California Public Employees' Retirement System invest in?

California Public Employees' Retirement System focuses on Bridge Financing, Buyout, Co-Investment, Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO), Credit Special Situations, Debt - General, Direct Lending, Distressed Debt.

How can I contact California Public Employees' Retirement System?

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