CREF Core Bond Account R3 is a core fixed-income variable annuity investment option designed to provide a favorable long-term rate of return with an emphasis on high current income and capital preservation. Its portfolio is broadly diversified, with at least 80% of assets allocated to investment-grade fixed income securities, primarily within the top four credit rating categories as determined by Moody's or S&P. The account’s holdings span a wide range of sectors, including U.S. Treasury and agency securities, investment-grade corporates, agency and non-agency mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and a measured allocation to emerging market debt. This diversification provides exposure to key sectors that underpin the U.S. and global bond markets. An important feature of the CREF Core Bond Account R3 is its option for participants to convert accumulated balances into lifetime income, underscoring its role within retirement planning and institutional investment strategies. Managed by experienced professionals from the Nuveen global fixed income team, the account is benchmarked against the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index and is recognized for its moderate risk profile and competitive expense ratio within the intermediate core bond category.
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