First quarter pooled stable value fund returns averaged 1.5% and...

First quarter pooled stable value fund returns averaged 1.5% and 6.32%, according to a report released by Hueler Analytics. Stable value funds outperformed bonds for the quarter and slightly underperformed the Lehman Brothers government/corporate bond index. The index returned -1.19% for the quarter and 6.55% for the year. Hueler tracks a $40 billion universe of pooled funds.