WRS Performance
Preliminary year-to-date as of 4/30/13
Preliminary returns are estimated, subject to final portfolio and benchmark valuations.
Core 6.3%
Variable 11.1%

Press Releases (2004-2013)

2013
SWIB, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation Launch 4490 Ventures - March 19, 2013
2012 Core and Variable Funds See Positive Returns - January 14, 2013
Report: SWIB Reports Favorable Returns, Less Cost to Manage State's Retirement Funds - January 8, 2013

2012
State Investment Board Supports Oshkosh Corp. Against Icahn Takeover Bid - November 1, 2012 
Michael Williamson Named SWIB Executive Director - February 22, 2012
2011 Core Fund Sees Positive Return in Challenging Markets - January 11, 2012

2011
Report: SWIB Reports Favorable Returns, Less Cost to Manage State’s Retirement Funds
WRS Funds See Strong Finish in 2010 - January 11, 2011

2010
Report: Use of SWIB Staff to Manage Retirement Funds Saves Money - November 10, 2010
WRS’ strong performance aided by rebound in world stocks - January 7, 2010

2009
Historic market decline has significant impact on WRS - January 9, 2009

2008
Core Retirement Trust Fund Returns 8.8% in 2007 - January 7, 2008

2007
Keith Bozarth Named SWIB Executive Director - May 11, 2007
James Senty reappointed chair of Investment Board - February 6, 2007
Executive Director David Mills to Retire by the End of the Year - January 11, 2007
Core Retirement Trust Fund Returns 15.6% in 2006 - January 5, 2007

2006
Fixed Retirement Trust Fund Returns 8.5% in 2005 - January 9, 2006

2005
SWIB Approves Additional $50 Million for Venture Capital - December 14, 2005
Jane Hamblen Named SWIB Chief Legal Counsel - September 28, 2005
Alain Hung to head Public Fixed Income at SWIB - February 3, 2005
New internal audit director named at SWIB - January 26, 2005
Fixed Retirement Trust Fund Returns 12.7% for 2004 - January 6, 2005

2004
Gail Hanson Named SWIB Deputy Executive Director - September 13, 2004
Expanded Investment Board’s CD Program Supports Local Communities - July 26, 2004
Investment Board Names Dave Mills Executive Director - June 3, 2004
SWIB Investment Returns among Best in 20 Years; Small Company Portfolio Shines - January 8, 2004

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