Teachers' Retirement Fund
The Teachers’ Retirement Fund is a special trust fund established by law that holds the assets of the following programs:
- Defined Benefit
- Defined Benefit Supplement
- Cash Balance Benefit
The assets come from contributions by members, employing school districts and the State of California. The fund’s investments create a stream of income to add to those assets.
The CalSTRS investment portfolio includes stocks, bonds, real estate and short-term investments.
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