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Some 26% of the 200 largest U.S. pension plans internally manage some assets. What is the most important reason to ‘insource’?

Number of votes: 187

May 13, 2013

With alternatives managers offering mutual funds, where do you think the asset class would fit into a DC plan?

Number of votes: 201

May 6, 2013

Adjustable pension plans share investment risk between employees and employers and can provide more retirement income security than a typical defined contribution plan. What kinds of employers might adopt them?

Number of votes: 126

Apr 29, 2013

Among actively managed ETFs, PIMCO's Total Return ETF brought in 16.3% of its $4.3 billion in assets in the first quarter of 2013. What factors do you think are necessary for an active ETF to attract investors?

Number of votes: 131

Apr 22, 2013

Keith Ambachtsheer believes fixed income should look good only to the most risk-averse funds. What do you think is a better investment?

Number of votes: 194

Apr 16, 2013

President Barack Obama’s budget proposal would cap tax-favored retirement accounts to $3 million. What do you think is the right cap?

Number of votes: 3020

Apr 8, 2013

Shareholders have voted on average 90% to ratify executive compensation in advisory say-on-pay voting so far this proxy season, which is on par with prior years, according to Towers Watson. Do you think shareholders should have a vote on executive pay?

Number of votes: 153

Apr 1, 2013

CalPERS' investment committee is considering cuts to active management, and may make a decision in five months. According to P&I's Research Center, only 27% of the fund's equity assets are actively managed. What do you think CalPERS should do?

Number of votes: 222

Mar 25, 2013

Active ETFs currently have $12.5 billion in assets, but McKinsey expects them to reach $500 billion by 2020. Is that a realistic figure?

Number of votes: 136

Mar 18, 2013

Russell announced plans to downgrade Greece to an emerging market during index reconstitution in June. Should Russell consider upgrading one of these emerging market countries to developed during reconstitution?

Number of votes: 119

Mar 4, 2013

The Justice Department's civil fraud case against Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC in issuing credit ratings on mortgage-related securities put ratings into question. How important are credit rating reports in investment decisions?

Number of votes: 98

Feb 25, 2013

Closed pension plans face IRS non-discrimination troubles, and Congress is unlikely to act soon. What remedy is the best solution?

Number of votes: 124

Feb 19, 2013

A bill in the Florida House of Representatives would freeze the state's defined benefit plan for new employees. Should states freeze DB plans?

Number of votes: 383

Feb 11, 2013

Apple is 6.8% of the average institutional large-cap growth portfolio. Given its recent performance and related potential losses, to what percent should institutions limit exposure to a single stock?

Number of votes: 237

Feb 4, 2013

Will companies continue to make meaningful discretionary contributions to shore up their pensions’ funded status in 2013?

Number of votes: 140

Jan 28, 2013

What new member of the Senate's Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee will have the greatest impact on retirement issues? (See related story)

Number of votes: 98

Jan 22, 2013

Public pension plans including CalSTRS, and New York State Common Fund are freezing investments in gun makers. Should public pension plans use ESG screens when investing?

Number of votes: 311

Jan 14, 2013

The S&P 500 posted a total return of 15.89% in 2012. How do you think it will end 2013?

Number of votes: 270

Jan 7, 2013

With the fiscal cliff averted, what is the biggest risk to performance in financial markets?

Number of votes: 141

Jan 2, 2013

The S&P 500 index closed Friday, Dec. 14 at 1413.58, up 10.7% this year, where do you expect the index to close in 2012?

Number of votes: 70

Dec 17, 2012

In conjunction with Pensions & Investments' inaugural list of the Best Places to Work in Money Management, what is the best thing about working for your organization?

Number of votes: 85

Dec 9, 2012

If Congress and the president agree to cut the tax incentives of retirement plans, how significant would it be for retirement savings?

Number of votes: 111

Dec 3, 2012

President Barack Obama designated SEC Commissioner Elisse B. Walter to replace Mary Schapiro as SEC chairwoman. What is the most pressing issue Ms. Walter should address?

Number of votes: 102

Nov 26, 2012

Did you stockpile Twinkies or other Hostess products after the company's liquidation announcement?

Number of votes: 130

Nov 19, 2012

Will Congress resolve the "Fiscal Cliff" during the lame-duck session?

Number of votes: 115

Nov 13, 2012

For whom are you going to vote on Nov. 6?

Number of votes: 782

Oct 27, 2012

The new “tell-all” book by former Goldman Sachs employee Greg Smith is out. Mr. Smith called the firm's culture “toxic and destructive.” When selecting a manager, how important is the firm's culture?

Number of votes: 49

Oct 22, 2012

So far, about a dozen companies are offering lump-sum payouts to former employees and/or retirees. How many total do you predict will do so by the end of the year?

Number of votes: 93

Oct 15, 2012

Following Vanguard's decision to replace 16 MSCI indexes with new indexes from the University of Chicago's Center for Research in Security Prices, does it matter if passive money managers benchmark against brand name indexes?

Number of votes: 159

Oct 8, 2012

What is the best way to improve the alignment of interests between PE managers and investors?

Number of votes: 113

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