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State Universities Retirement System

Also known as SURS

Public Pension FundChampaign, United StatesFounded 1941
$24.7B
Assets Under Management
Champaign
Headquarters
Investment Focus

About State Universities Retirement System

State Universities Retirement System's investment portfolio is valued at $24.66 billion as of October 31, 2024 with investments in private equity, hedge funds, real assets, infrastructure, real estate, domestic and international equity, fixed income, cash, and other alternative assets class funds. As of October 31, 2024, the private equity portfolio was valued at $3.33 billion, representing 13.5% of the total portfolio. This is an increase compared to July 31, 2024, when the private equity portfolio was valued at $3.2 billion. As of October 31, 2024, the fund's private equity returns for the quarter, 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years were .1%, 12.3%, 3.3%, 7.1%, and 6.7%, compared to the benchmark return of .9%, 13.7%, 2.8%, 6.6%, and 6.6%, respectively. Investments in private equity include buyouts, diversified private equity, fund of funds, mezzanine, co-investment, secondaries, private equity growth expansion, and venture capital strategies. As of October 31, 2024, the real asset portfolio was valued at $1.63 billion. The Infrastructure is valued at $208 million. The pension fund's investment is governed by the executive management team, with Mr. Michael Schlachter serving as Chief Investment Officer. Callan Associates, Meketa Investment Group, and CapTrust Financial Advisors serve as LP Consultants.

Preferred Investment Types

AgricultureBuyoutCo-InvestmentCredit Special SituationsDebt - GeneralDirect LendingDistressed DebtFund of FundsGrowth/ExpansionHedge FundInfrastructure - GeneralInfrastructure CoreInfrastructure Core PlusInfrastructure OpportunisticInfrastructure Value AddedMezzanineOil/GasReal Estate - General

Preferred Geographies

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasAsiaAustraliaBay AreaCaliforniaCanadaChinaColoradoConnecticutDC MetroDelawareDenmarkDistrict of ColumbiaEast AsiaEurope
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What type of investor is State Universities Retirement System?

State Universities Retirement System is a public pension fund based in Champaign, United States, managing approximately $24.7B in assets.

Where is State Universities Retirement System headquartered?

State Universities Retirement System is headquartered in Champaign, United States.

How much does State Universities Retirement System manage?

State Universities Retirement System manages approximately $24.7B in assets under management.

When was State Universities Retirement System founded?

State Universities Retirement System was founded in 1941.

What does State Universities Retirement System invest in?

State Universities Retirement System focuses on Agriculture, Buyout, Co-Investment, Credit Special Situations, Debt - General, Direct Lending, Distressed Debt, Fund of Funds.

How can I contact State Universities Retirement System?

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