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State Investment Summary and Benchmarks

Welcome to the State Treasurer's portfolio page. This page will provide you with various details of the state’s investment portfolio including the average monthly balance of the portfolio, the percentage of the portfolio in each investment category, interest earnings, yield, weighted average maturity date, and comparison of performance to industry standards.

The State Treasurer's Office uses industry benchmarks to ensure state dollars are placed in safe and lucrative investments. The Treasurer's goal is to consistently outperform the competition.

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Summary

*Portfolio Assets total includes $1,059,665,523.41 invested in The Illinois Funds. Securities Lending collateral invested in repurchase agreements in the amount of $5,264,375,000.60 is not included in the Portfolio Assets total.




State Investment Summary (PDF)


Benchmarks








State Portfolio Benchmarks (PDF)
Treasurer’s Office Investment Policy [updated 03/27/2013]  (PDF)


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