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% |