New York State Common Retirement Fund
The New York State Common Retirement Fund (NYSCRF) is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States, headquartered in Albany, NY. It holds and invests assets on behalf of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) and is managed by the New York State Comptroller. The fund was established in 1921 and manages pension benefits for over 1 million state and local government employees, retirees, and beneficiaries. As of March 2025, it reported assets under management exceeding $273 billion, with oversight provided by a staff of professionals dedicated to prudent, responsible, and sustainable investing, serving public employees and retirees throughout New York State.
Investment Strategy
The fund pursues a diversified, long-term investment strategy designed to provide retirement security for New York's public workforce. It invests across a wide range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, real estate, private equity, and alternatives. The fund prioritizes risk-adjusted returns and the long-term sustainability of its investments. In recent years, it has adopted substantial commitments to sustainable, climate-focused investments—committing tens of billions to sustainable opportunities as part of a broader climate action plan. Investment decisions are made by the Office of the New York State Comptroller, emphasizing responsible stewardship, ESG factors, and protecting the retirement security of its members.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (3,090)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
M MSFT | MICROSOFT CORPORATION | 6.46% | $4.85B | 9,756,877 | $33.25 | $497.41 | +$1.16B |
N NVDA | NVIDIA CORPORATION | 6.06% | $4.55B | 28,815,509 | $2.10 | $157.99 | +$1.43B |
A AAPL | APPLE INC | 5.12% | $3.85B | 18,749,075 | $11.11 | $205.17 | -$347.7M |
A AMZN | AMAZON.COM INC | 3.60% | $2.70B | 12,325,106 | $19.06 | $219.39 | +$377.9M |
M META | META PLATFORMS INC | 2.67% | $2.01B | 2,722,230 | $79.36 | $738.09 | +$406.3M |