Asset Mix

The largest contributor to the growth of the PSPP assets is typically investment income.

Our investment strategy, which is guided by the SIP&P, aims to maximize returns within a reasonable level of risk in order to meet our pension obligation. The target asset mix is a vital element of our investment strategy and is determined by the PSPP Commission through an exercise called an Asset Liability Modelling Study (ALM Study). The last ALM Study was conducted in 2015.

Asset Mix at March 31, 2021

Asset Classes Target Range Benchmark Actual Allocation
as at March 31, 2021
Cash & Cash Equivalents      0.0% - 4.0%         0.0%                   2.0%
Long-term Bonds & Promissory Notes    19.5% - 25.5%        22.5%                  19.5%
Universe Bonds    22.0% - 28.0%        25.0%                  24.0%
Canadian Equities     7.0% - 13.0%        10.0%                  10.9%
Global Equities    20.0% - 29.0%        24.5%                  26.6%
Emerging Markets      0.0% - 8.0%         5.0%                   3.9%
Canadian Real Estate      0.0% - 5.0%         3.0%                   3.2%
Global Real Estate      2.0% - 8.0%         5.0%                   4.7%
Global Infrastructure      2.0% - 8.0%         5.0%                   5.2%