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Currently the assumed rate of return is 8%
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Even with down markets in 2001, 2002, and 2008 PERA has averaged a 9% rate of return over the last 25 years.
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In 2008 the investment portfolio lost 26% or $11 billion – which was still better than its peers (-26.8%) or 401(k) plans (-27%)
