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Wilshire Weekly Market Report
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Wilshire Investment Strategy Update
February 12, 2026

For a comprehensive overview of our 2026 outlook and investment strategy, including insights on the current economic environment, interest rate implications, and our asset class strategy views, please read our First Quarter Investment Strategy Update.

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Alternatives 2025 Mid-year Outlook
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How have policy-driven volatility and global economic shifts affected alternatives strategies in the first half of 2025?

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Rethinking Risk: The Strategic Edge of Alternative Yield Investments
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The Strategic Edge of Alternative Yield Investments

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Report on Corporate Pensions:  Funding Levels and Asset Allocations
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June 10, 2025

Is a simple 60/40 portfolio truly the best bet? Discover why diversification still matters.

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Objective Measure of a Key Investment and  Economic Statistic
June 5, 2025

The yield on a 10-year U.S. Treasury bond is often thought to be a bellwether statistic for the U.S. economy and investing environment.‍

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The Critical Role of Diversification in Public Pension Portfolios
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2025 Report on State Retirement Systems: Funding Levels and Asset Allocations
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Risk Budgeting
March 19, 2025

While often thought of as something to avoid, risk is an inherent aspect of investing. The key question is — how much risk are you willing to take?

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The Benefits of Discipline and Diversification
March 14, 2025

Diversified portfolios are holding up well through 2025’s volatility

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2024 Active Management Review
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In today's market, non-profits thoughtfully consider which areas of the credit market can deliver stable, attractive returns with low risk and correlations to equities. At Wilshire, we believe in the power of a strong midfield, taking inspiration from Spain’s midfield mastery in the World Cup.

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Wilshire Quarterly Market Commentary — Third Quarter 2024
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The Role of Annuities in Defined Contribution Retirement Plans
September 17, 2024

The transition from DB to DC retirement plans has heightened the necessity of optimizing the decumulation phase for retirees.

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