There is a wide variance in how much local and state pension funds
have invested in alternatives
Share of Total Assets Invested in Alternatives Based on 2025 Asset Allocations and Asset Values
CA
NY
TX
OH
IL
FL
WA
WI
GA
PA
NC
VA
MI
MN
MO
OR
AZ
CO
TN
NV
LA
UT
AL
IN
SC
IA
KY
OK
AR
NM
MS
KS
HI
ID
NE
ME
WV
AK
SD
MT
WY
ND
Northeast states shown separately
VT
NH
MA
RI
CT
NJ
DE
MD
DC
>50%
41 - 50%
31 - 40%
21 - 30%
Under 20%
Source: Equable Institute analysis of public plan valuation reports and ACFRs. “Alternative” investments include private capital, hedge funds, real estate, commodities, and tactical asset allocations.
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