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Canada Pension Plan: Investing in Equities
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Reference: IVEY-9B09N017-E
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Year: 1999
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Number of pages: 20
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Geographic Setting: Canada
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Publication Date: Sep 23, 2009
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Source: Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Type of Document: Case
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Industry Setting: Public Administration;
Description
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is asked to provide an opinion about the risk and return characteristics of an all-equity portfolio. The CPPIB is analyzing the potential of investing in other asset classes because of the potential for increased returns over the long-run. The Canada Pension Plan's assets currently completely comprise federal and provincial bonds and short-term securities.