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 |
S&P Global
SPGI
|
+$81.9M |
| 2 |
Charter Communications
CHTR
|
+$68.4M |
| 3 |
SHPG
Shire pic
SHPG
|
+$36.9M |
| 4 |
Baxter International
BAX
|
+$25.6M |
| 5 |
Newell Brands
NWL
|
+$17.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
TWC
TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK
TWC
|
+$167M |
| 2 |
MHFI
MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM
MHFI
|
+$74.8M |
| 3 |
BXLT
BAXALTA INC COM STK (DE)
BXLT
|
+$52.3M |
| 4 |
CAM
CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
CAM
|
+$44.9M |
| 5 |
SNDK
SANDISK CORP
SNDK
|
+$39.2M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.1% |
| 2 | Technology | 13.84% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 13.69% |
| 4 | Industrials | 10.61% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 9.48% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HT
1976
DELISTED
Hersha Hospitality Trust Priority Class A Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
HT
| $1.83M | ﹤0.01% |
106,743
+5,475
| +5% | +$103K |
|
1977
Halozyme
HALO
$11.6B
| $1.83M | ﹤0.01% |
212,100
-6,600
| -3% | -$65.1K |
|
1978
Sonida Senior Living
SNDA
$1.87B
| $1.82M | ﹤0.01% |
6,887
+927
| +16% | +$261K |
|
1979
AMN Healthcare
AMN
$1.28B
| $1.82M | ﹤0.01% |
45,600
+9,600
| +27% | +$355K |
|
|
VIVO
1980
DELISTED
Meridian Bioscience Inc
VIVO
| $1.82M | ﹤0.01% |
93,100
-2,700
| -3% | -$53K |
|
1981
National Presto Industries
NPK
$991M
| $1.81M | ﹤0.01% |
19,200
-2,000
| -9% | -$176K |
|
1982
Extreme Networks
EXTR
$3.14B
| $1.81M | ﹤0.01% |
533,500
+61,700
| +13% | +$211K |
|
1983
Heritage Financial
HFWA
$1.21B
| $1.81M | ﹤0.01% |
102,800
-7,300
| -7% | -$129K |
|
1984
Enova International
ENVA
$6.4B
| $1.8M | ﹤0.01% |
244,483
+67,600
| +38% | +$478K |
|
|
NTP
1985
DELISTED
Nam Tai Property Inc.
NTP
| $1.8M | ﹤0.01% |
335,016
| – | – |
|
|
FPO
1986
DELISTED
First Potomac Realty Trust
FPO
| $1.79M | ﹤0.01% |
194,926
+20,100
| +11% | +$179K |
|
|
DX
1987
Dynex Capital
DX
$3.21B
| $1.79M | ﹤0.01% |
85,900
+10,467
| +14% | +$211K |
|
|
BRS
1988
DELISTED
Bristow Group, Inc.
BRS
| $1.78M | ﹤0.01% |
156,400
+35,200
| +29% | +$594K |
|
|
TBRG
1989
DELISTED
TruBridge
TBRG
| $1.78M | ﹤0.01% |
44,700
-3,700
| -8% | -$168K |
|
1990
Banc of California
BANC
$3.09B
| $1.78M | ﹤0.01% |
98,500
+2,300
| +2% | +$44.2K |
|
1991
James River Group Holdings
JRVR
$194M
| $1.78M | ﹤0.01% |
52,400
-3,000
| -5% | -$97.9K |
|
|
OB
1992
DELISTED
Onebeacon Insurance Group Ltd
OB
| $1.78M | ﹤0.01% |
128,729
-5,200
| -4% | -$67.1K |
|
|
VSI
1993
DELISTED
Vitamin Shoppe Inc.
VSI
| $1.77M | ﹤0.01% |
57,900
-5,600
| -9% | -$166K |
|
|
CSFL
1994
DELISTED
CenterState Bank Corporation Common Stock
CSFL
| $1.77M | ﹤0.01% |
112,200
+800
| +0.7% | +$12.4K |
|
|
SCLN
1995
DELISTED
Sciclone Pharmaceuticals Inc
SCLN
| $1.77M | ﹤0.01% |
135,200
-2,900
| -2% | -$38K |
|
1996
CSP Inc
CSPI
$84.6M
| $1.76M | ﹤0.01% |
432,906
| – | – |
|
1997
Marten Transport
MRTN
$1.18B
| $1.76M | ﹤0.01% |
221,750
-6,000
| -3% | -$45.7K |
|
1998
Arbor Realty Trust
ABR
$998M
| $1.75M | ﹤0.01% |
242,700
-12,000
| -5% | -$82K |
|
1999
ATN International
ATNI
$482M
| $1.74M | ﹤0.01% |
+22,400
| New | +$1.65M |
|
|
XOXO
2000
DELISTED
Xo Group Inc
XOXO
| $1.74M | ﹤0.01% |
99,600
-2,300
| -2% | -$38.9K |
|
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California Public Employees Retirement System's Q2 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2016, California Public Employees Retirement System held 3,657 positions worth $61.8B, down 0.39% from $62B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Trading was light in Q2 2016: portfolio turnover was 4.4%. California Public Employees Retirement System opened 69 new positions and exited 91, leaving the 3,657-position portfolio largely intact.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 15% of assets, down from 15% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- California Public Employees Retirement System's largest Q2 2016 buy was S&P Global: 763,288 shares worth $81.9M.
- California Public Employees Retirement System added most to Charter Communications in Q2 2016, an estimated $68.4M increase.
- California Public Employees Retirement System's biggest Q2 2016 reduction was Procter & Gamble, cutting an estimated $33.6M.
- California Public Employees Retirement System fully exited TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK in Q2 2016, selling an estimated $167M.
- California Public Employees Retirement System's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $61.8B portfolio in Q2 2016.
- California Public Employees Retirement System opened 69 new positions and closed 91 in Q2 2016.
- California Public Employees Retirement System's portfolio value fell 0.39% quarter-over-quarter to $61.8B.
Based on California Public Employees Retirement System's 13F filing for Q2 2016, filed 3 Aug 2016.