California Public Employees Retirement System Portfolio holdings
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), established in 1932 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, is the largest public pension fund in the U.S., managing over $510 billion in assets as of late 2024 to provide retirement and health benefits to more than 2 million state and local government employees, retirees, and their families. Operating as a defined benefit plan, CalPERS invests globally across equities, fixed income, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure, guided by a 13-member board and a commitment to sustainable investing and ESG (environmental, social, governance) principles under Chief Investment Officer Ben Meng since 2024. Known for its influential shareholder activism—pushing for corporate governance reforms—CalPERS serves over 3,000 employers, including state agencies and school districts, balancing long-term funding needs with a $100 billion unfunded liability challenge. As a cornerstone of California’s public sector, it blends financial stewardship with a mission to secure retiree livelihoods.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ATH
Athene Holding Ltd. Class A Common Shares
ATH
|
+$296M |
| 2 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$240M |
| 3 |
JOBS
51job Inc
JOBS
|
+$22.5M |
| 4 |
Intel
INTC
|
+$22.1M |
| 5 |
WP
Worldpay, Inc.
WP
|
+$21.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$334M |
| 2 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$151M |
| 3 |
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
|
+$80M |
| 4 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$69.8M |
| 5 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$65.8M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 18.65% |
| 2 | Technology | 17.16% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 13% |
| 4 | Industrials | 10.77% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.56% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1601
Rambus
RMBS
$10.9B
| $3.2M | ﹤0.01% |
238,145
+31,049
| +15% | +$416K |
|
|
OAK
1602
DELISTED
OAKTREE CAPITAL GROUP, LLC
OAK
| $3.19M | ﹤0.01% |
80,557
-2,618
| -3% | -$112K |
|
|
MTGE
1603
DELISTED
MTGE Investment Corp. Common Stock
MTGE
| $3.19M | ﹤0.01% |
177,917
-38,608
| -18% | -$682K |
|
|
HMSY
1604
DELISTED
HMS Holdings Corp.
HMSY
| $3.18M | ﹤0.01% |
189,054
-6,873
| -4% | -$115K |
|
1605
United Parks & Resorts
PRKS
$2.05B
| $3.18M | ﹤0.01% |
214,587
+3,492
| +2% | +$51.3K |
|
1606
Adeia
ADEA
$3.31B
| $3.18M | ﹤0.01% |
568,297
+1,274
| +0.2% | +$7.59K |
|
1607
Forward Air
FWRD
$664M
| $3.17M | ﹤0.01% |
60,013
-4,637
| -7% | -$264K |
|
|
ISCA
1608
DELISTED
International Speedway Corp
ISCA
| $3.17M | ﹤0.01% |
71,912
+10,906
| +18% | +$475K |
|
|
FOLD
1609
DELISTED
Amicus Therapeutics
FOLD
| $3.17M | ﹤0.01% |
210,771
-16,799
| -7% | -$256K |
|
1610
Terreno Realty
TRNO
$7.49B
| $3.17M | ﹤0.01% |
91,787
-6,558
| -7% | -$225K |
|
|
CKH
1611
DELISTED
Seacor Holdings Inc.
CKH
| $3.16M | ﹤0.01% |
61,896
-2,846
| -4% | -$133K |
|
|
SEP
1612
DELISTED
Spectra Engy Parters Lp
SEP
| $3.14M | ﹤0.01% |
93,418
+18,821
| +25% | +$752K |
|
|
ARI
1613
Apollo Commercial Real Estate
ARI
$886M
| $3.13M | ﹤0.01% |
174,067
-13,721
| -7% | -$251K |
|
1614
CVB Financial
CVBF
$4.1B
| $3.13M | ﹤0.01% |
138,191
+1,035
| +0.8% | +$24.3K |
|
|
NS
1615
DELISTED
NuStar Energy L.P.
NS
| $3.13M | ﹤0.01% |
153,466
+4,086
| +3% | +$109K |
|
1616
United Fire Group
UFCS
$1.4B
| $3.13M | ﹤0.01% |
65,359
+4,085
| +7% | +$184K |
|
1617
Rigel Pharmaceuticals
RIGL
$783M
| $3.12M | ﹤0.01% |
88,150
| – | – |
|
1618
Patrick Industries
PATK
$2.77B
| $3.11M | ﹤0.01% |
75,497
-2,352
| -3% | -$101K |
|
|
INFN
1619
DELISTED
Infinera Corporation Common Stock
INFN
| $3.11M | ﹤0.01% |
286,600
-1,400
| -0.5% | -$12.4K |
|
|
CMO
1620
DELISTED
Capstead Mortgage Corp.
CMO
| $3.11M | ﹤0.01% |
359,788
-18,135
| -5% | -$157K |
|
1621
J&J Snack Foods
JJSF
$1.69B
| $3.11M | ﹤0.01% |
22,744
-646
| -3% | -$90.8K |
|
1622
American Public Education
APEI
$823M
| $3.1M | ﹤0.01% |
72,192
-15,364
| -18% | -$471K |
|
|
SEM
1623
DELISTED
Select Medical
SEM
| $3.1M | ﹤0.01% |
333,930
-85,520
| -20% | -$814K |
|
|
AKS
1624
DELISTED
AK Steel Holding Corp
AKS
| $3.1M | ﹤0.01% |
685,256
+256,956
| +60% | +$1.41M |
|
1625
iRhythm Holdings
IRTC
$4.13B
| $3.1M | ﹤0.01% |
49,264
+36,157
| +276% | +$2.24M |
|
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California Public Employees Retirement System's Q1 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2018, California Public Employees Retirement System held 3,399 positions worth $70.2B, down 5.1% from $74B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 16% of the portfolio.
California Public Employees Retirement System withdrew a net $2.88B in Q1 2018, closing 114 positions and reducing 1,632 holdings. Its most notable exit was Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc Common Class A, an estimated $21M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 19% of assets, up from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
Against the trend, California Public Employees Retirement System opened a new position in GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A Common Stock (DE) worth $15.4M.
- California Public Employees Retirement System's largest Q1 2018 buy was GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A Common Stock (DE): 291,278 shares worth $15.4M.
- California Public Employees Retirement System added most to Athene Holding Ltd. Class A Common Shares in Q1 2018, an estimated $296M increase.
- California Public Employees Retirement System's biggest Q1 2018 reduction was Alphabet (Google) Class C, cutting an estimated $334M.
- California Public Employees Retirement System fully exited Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc Common Class A in Q1 2018, selling an estimated $21M.
- California Public Employees Retirement System's ten largest holdings make up 16% of its $70.2B portfolio in Q1 2018.
- California Public Employees Retirement System opened 83 new positions and closed 114 in Q1 2018.
- California Public Employees Retirement System's portfolio value fell 5.1% quarter-over-quarter to $70.2B.
Based on California Public Employees Retirement System's 13F filing for Q1 2018, filed 11 May 2018.