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

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

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

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