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Arkansas Teacher Retirement System
Arkansas Teacher Retirement System is a pension fund headquartered in United States (North America). Ranked #78 in the 2026 Dealroom Power Law LP Ranking by realised power-law score across its venture commitments.
Historical Background
- The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System (ATRS) was established on March 17, 1937, by the Arkansas General Assembly through Act 266.
- Over its history, the system has undergone numerous legislative changes, with a significant consolidation and refinement of its governing laws occurring with Act 93 of 1957.
Source of Capital
- ATRS is a public pension fund, and its capital is sourced from contributions made by active members (teachers and other public education employees), their employers (school districts), and returns on its investments.
- The system is the largest public retirement system within the state of Arkansas.
Major Events
- No information available.
Allocation Strategy
- The system's investment portfolio is diversified across multiple asset classes, including domestic and international public equity, fixed income, and real estate.
- ATRS also allocates a portion of its portfolio to alternative investments, which includes private equity.
- As of its 2023 investment policy, the long-term target allocation for private equity is set at 12.0%.
Sources
- https://artrs.artrs.gov/about-us
- https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/0375_teacher_retirement_2005.pdf
- https://www.teacherpensions.org/state/arkansas
- https://artrs.artrs.gov/files/uploads/ATRS_Investment_Policy_Statement_-_Approved_12.16.2022.pdf
- https://ballotpedia.org/Arkansas_Teacher_Retirement_System