Ontario Teachers Pension Plan

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board is a privately owned pension fund based in Toronto, Canada, established in 1917 to manage the pensions of active and retired teachers in Ontario. It administers the pensions of approximately 284,000 members, including 173,000 active teachers and 111,000 pensioners. The plan, recognized as one of Canada's largest pension funds, employs a diverse investment strategy that encompasses public equity, fixed income, and alternative investments. The firm utilizes a bottom-up approach for selecting large-cap value stocks and benchmarks its equity performance against major indices. In addition, it invests in fixed income through various securities and employs absolute return strategies. The alternative investment portfolio includes real estate, infrastructure assets, hedge funds, and private businesses. With a commitment to providing retirement, disability, and death benefits, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board plays a significant role in securing financial stability for educators in the province.