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Quotient Investors, a new emerging manager, is the first manager selected by Strategic Investment Group for the CalPERS Manager Development Program II. Quotient's experienced investment team comes from a major global institutional management firm with track records dating back to 2000. Quotient has demonstrated expertise in alpha generation, risk control, algorithmic trading and customized client service.




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Market Overview
First Quarter 2012

The market rebounded strongly in the first quarter of 2012, reversing the steeper fall at the end of last year. The S&P 500 rose +12.6%, the Russell 2000 gained +12.9% while the Nasdaq soared up +18.8%. Meanwhile, volatility decreased to the historical average levels of 16% to 18% and down from the much higher levels seen last year. Technology and Financials were the best performing sectors after a weak 2011.

Signs of a US economic recovery coupled with stabilization of the European sovereign debt crisis gave confidence to investors returning to the equity markets. The Federal Reserve’s pledge to keep interest rates low into 2014 to help sustain the recovery got a boost from a falling unemployment rate and positive earnings from car makers and technology companies.

The rising market did not favor Value themes, as stock fundamentals were not rewarded this quarter. Momentum themes, instead, gained in the lower volatility environment. Earnings Growth themes were also positive, but not as strong.