Cal STRS - Teachers' Retirement Fund

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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