Collective Investment Trusts:

Cost Competitive Investment Products for the Retirements Plans Market

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Date Published: March 17, 2023
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The purpose of this research is to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of collective investment trusts, a product utilized in some defined benefit and defined contribution plans, including The Thrift Savings Plan of all United States Civil Service employees. The research addresses the market's history and growth, as well as trends in product development, pricing parameters, and distribution channels. This research is part of Tiburon's broader coverage of investable assets.

This research addresses the key historical phases of collective investment trusts, including:
  • Defined Benefit Plans Phase
  • Defined Contribution Plans Phase
  • Recent Phase
This research addresses several markets segments within collective investment trusts, including:
  • Stable Value Funds (Money Market Funds)
  • United States Equities
  • International Equities
  • Fixed Income
  • Alternative Investments
  • Target Date Funds
  • Retirement Income Products
  • Custom Managed Products

This research addresses the core markets & distribution channels for collective investment trusts, including:
  • United States Civil Service Thrift Savings Plan
  • Other Defined Benefit Plans
  • Defined Contribution Plans
And the research concludes with several future predictions for collective investment trusts, including:
  • Moderate Growth for Collective Investment Trusts
  • Increasing Market Share for Target Date Funds
  • Growing Use in Other Defined Benefit & Defined Contribution Plans
  • Tightening Regulatory Environment
























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