City of Phoenix Employees Retirement System

Also known as COPERS

Public Pension FundPhoenix, United StatesFounded 1953
$3.3B
Assets Under Management
Phoenix
Headquarters

About City of Phoenix Employees Retirement System

City of Phoenix Employees Retirement System's investment portfolio is valued at $3.23 billion as of June 30, 2024, with investments in domestic and international equity, fixed-income securities, private equity, real estate, real assets, natural resources, hedge funds, infrastructure, and cash. Its return for the quarter, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years, 0.6%, 7.3%, 2.5%, 6.1%, and 5.7% respectively compared to the benchmark return of 2.2%, 10.5%, 3.6%, 7.1%, and 6.7% respectively. As of June 30, 2024, the private equity portfolio was valued at over $277.10 million, representing 8.6% of the total portfolio. There is an increase compared to September 30, 2023, when the private equity portfolio was valued at $258.75 million. The private equity portfolio is currently underweight compared to the target allocation range of 4% to 14%. Investments in private equity include buyouts, diversified private equity, private equity growth expansion, fund of funds, private debt, mezzanine, and venture capital strategies diversified in geographical locations across the globe. As of June 30, 2024, the infrastructure and natural resources portfolio was valued at $117.37 million, and $69.13 million, respectively. The plan's investments are governed by the retirement board, with Mr. Aaron Avila serving as Chairman of the Retirement Board & of the Charter Amendments, Policies & Procedures Committee & Member of the Investment & Legal Review Committee. Meketa Investment Group and RVK serves as the L.P. Consultants.

Preferred Investment Types

BuyoutDebt - GeneralPrivate EquityFund of FundsGrowth/ExpansionHedge FundInfrastructure - GeneralMezzanineOtherReal Assets & Natural Resources - GeneralReal Estate - GeneralReal Estate CoreReal Estate Core PlusReal Estate DistressedReal Estate OpportunisticReal Estate Value AddedVenture CapitalVenture Capital - Early Stage

Preferred Geographies

AlabamaAlaskaAmericasAndorraArizonaAsiaAustraliaAustriaBay AreaBelgiumBrazilBruneiCaliforniaCambodiaCaucasusCentral AsiaColoradoConnecticut

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Frequently asked questions

What type of investor is City of Phoenix Employees Retirement System?

City of Phoenix Employees Retirement System is a public pension fund based in Phoenix, United States, managing approximately $3.3B in assets.

Where is City of Phoenix Employees Retirement System headquartered?

City of Phoenix Employees Retirement System is headquartered in Phoenix, United States.

How much does City of Phoenix Employees Retirement System manage?

City of Phoenix Employees Retirement System manages approximately $3.3B in assets under management.

When was City of Phoenix Employees Retirement System founded?

City of Phoenix Employees Retirement System was founded in 1953.

What does City of Phoenix Employees Retirement System invest in?

City of Phoenix Employees Retirement System focuses on Buyout, Debt - General, Private Equity, Fund of Funds, Growth/Expansion, Hedge Fund, Infrastructure - General, Mezzanine.

How can I contact City of Phoenix Employees Retirement System?

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