What's New?
2009 WRS Brochure
WRS Performance
Year-to-date as of 12/31/09
Core 22.4%
Variable 33.7%

Need information about insurance, your retirement account or other benefits? Visit Employee Trust Funds.

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How does SWIB's work affect me?

Learn how SWIB's strategy helps during market downturns. (PDF)

 

Welcome to SWIB

picture of older coupleThe State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), created in 1951, is responsible for managing the assets of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), the State Investment Fund (SIF) and other state trust funds. As of December 31, 2009, SWIB managed nearly $78.1 billion in assets, 93% representing the WRS.

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During its annual asset allocation review in January, Trustees approved a plan for the Core Trust Fund, which includes a new strategy to reduce risk. SWIB will be implementing this strategy over the course of 2010. To view information SWIB has prepared about the strategy and it's goals click here.

To read industry comments visit Pensions & Investments

The Core Fund ended the year with a preliminary return of 22.2 percent. The Variable Fund ended the year with a preliminary return of 33.7 percent, its largest return since the WRS was formed in 1982.  See our press release for more information.

Office - 121 E. Wilson St., Madison, WI 53703
General Telephone - (608) 266-2381

Beneficiary Hotline 267-0957 or (800) 424-7942 
Email - info@swib.state.wi.us