BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
PUBLIC RECORDS
SITEMAP
CONTACT US
SpellOut Horizontal.jpg
  • ABOUT US

    • ACHIEVEMENTS & RECOGNITION
    • BOARD OF TRUSTEES
    • CULTURE
    • HISTORY
    • LEADERSHIP
    • STATUTES/GUIDELINES
  • MEETINGS

  • INVESTMENTS

    • ANNUAL REPORTS
    • CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
    • COST OF MANAGEMENT
    • INVESTMENT IN WISCONSIN
    • INVESTMENT STRATEGY
    • LIST OF INVESTMENTS
    • STATUTES/GUIDELINES
  • WISCONSIN RETIREMENT SYSTEM

    • PERFORMANCE
    • CORE FUND
    • VARIABLE FUND
    • STRESS TESTING
  • NEWSROOM

    • NEWSLETTERS
    • PODCASTS
    • PRESS RELEASES
    • PUBLICATIONS
    • VIDEO LIBRARY
  • CAREERS

    • CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
    • INTERNSHIPS
  • More

    Use tab to navigate through the menu items.
    • All Posts
    • SWIB Report Issues
    • Newsletters
    • Press Release
    • Publications
    • Podcasts
    • Achievements and Recognition
    • Featured News
    • News
    Search
    • Nov 1, 2001

    Preparing for Disaster Is Routine Business

    Several businesses faced overwhelming challenges as a result of the destruction of the World Trade Center in New York City on Sept. 11. In the days following this disaster, not only were corporate leaders coping with the emotional tragedy, but also the critical task of resuming business after the loss of records, equipment and, for some, staff. READ FULL ARTICLE #PreparingforDisasterIsRoutineBusiness #SWIBReportIssues2001
    • Sep 1, 2001

    To Wisconsin Retirement System Participants

    Many participants have contacted the Investment Board about the state of the financial markets and the Wisconsin Retirement System investments in the aftermath of the recent terrorists’ attack. I would like to take this opportunity to address some of the concerns expressed. We believe that prudent steps were taken by federal officials and stock exchange officials in response to the events. I can assure the members of the Wisconsin Retirement System that: READ FULL ARTICLE #To
    • May 1, 2001

    Funds Outperform Declining Market

    In a year of declining markets, the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Trust Funds were still able to outperform their performance benchmarks. The Fixed Fund returned -0.8% topping its performance benchmark by 0.6%. The -1.4% return for the benchmark represents the aggregate performance of the markets in which the Fixed Fund invests. READ FULL ARTICLE #FundsOutperformDecliningMarket #SWIBReportIssues2001
    • Mar 1, 2001

    Big Can Be Better

    Many of the names are familiar, including General Electric, Merck and Exxon. They are part of the Large Company Stock Portfolio, managed by William A. (Bill) McCorkle and his three team members, securities analysts Doug Peck and Bob Beggs and Valata Dewalt-Butler, trader. The portfolio invests in large capitalization stocks, such as those found in the highly recognized S&P 500. The portfolio focuses on a long-term buy and hold investment horizon with companies known for solid

    CONTACT US

    121 E. Wilson St.
    T: 608.266.2381
    F: 608.266.2436
    Madison, WI 53703
    E: info@swib.state.wi.us

    STAY CONNECTED

    ​

    Click here to sign up to receive important news and updates about WRS investments, benefits and services from SWIB and the Department of Employee Trust Funds. 

    Home
    About
    Press Releases
    Related Links

    HOW WE CAN HELP

    Retirement System
    Investment Fund
    Publications
    Investments
    Statutes/Guidelines
    SpellOut Horizontal.jpg
    Careers