Quarterly Investment Portfolio Performance and Policy Compliance
Summary
The Iran war pushed interest rates up, which knocked down the paper value of the city's existing bonds — but let managers buy newer, higher-paying securities like Amazon, Salesforce, and ServiceNow. The city still beat its benchmark, and the strategy keeps earning roughly 4% for city services.
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Last discussed May 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
A paper (unbooked) market-value decline on existing holdings, but higher locked-in yields mean more stable interest income — around 4% — flowing to the city going forward.
Residents benefit from safe, liquid city cash earning strong interest that supports general fund services.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Investment Oversight Committee
The Iran war pushed interest rates up, which knocked down the paper value of the city's existing bonds — but let managers buy newer, higher-paying securities like Amazon, Salesforce, and ServiceNow. The city still beat its benchmark, and the strategy keeps earning roughly 4% for city services.
Investment Oversight Committee
The city's investment portfolio was reviewed for the quarter, with an outside investment manager confirming it stays within the rules the city sets for safety and returns. This matters because city cash sitting in investments affects how much interest income the city has to pay for services without raising taxes.
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