American Investment Council (AIC)

🧑🏫 34 MILLION first responders, teachers, & public servants depend on private equity for their retirement. Our new study shows it's consistently outperformed every major asset class since 2012, delivering steady, robust returns.

❓Why do public pension funds keep increasing their allocations to private equity? In a recent Financial Times interview, the CEO of CalPERS shared why her fund remains committed to the asset class. Our new report explores what the long-term data shows.

🛟 Through volatility—from COVID-19 to rate hikes—private equity has shown consistent outperformance. Our report highlights why this asset class helps long-term savers weather downturns through diversification.

🔎 How does private equity stack up against other investments over time? We looked at 10 years of data. Discover what we found!

Our new report shows that private equity has consistently outperformed the broader stock market & other major asset classes over the long term. That’s why public pensions rely on private equity to help keep plans funded for millions of teachers, police officers, & firefighters.

🛡️Beyond providing strong returns, private equity is vital for diversification & stability in public pension plans, especially during economic downturns.