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Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)

USS is the largest private pension scheme in the United Kingdom in terms of assets. Established in 1974, USS is the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK.

Country

United Kingdom

AUM ($B, AS AT DATE OF ASSET ALLOCATION)

$119

Performance (%, 1YR)

8.1

Chief Executive

Bill Galvin

Chief Investment Officer

Simon Pilcher

Chair

Dame Kate Barker

Asset allocation
USS Growth fund asset allocation

37.8% Listed Equity

5.8% Property

25.7% Other private markets

0.8% Commodities

0.3% Absolute Return

7% Nominal government bonds

38.8% Index linked bonds

11.2% Other Fixed Income

(27.4)% Net Leverage

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