The CREF Core Bond Account Class R1 is a core fixed-income variable annuity focused on achieving a favorable long-term rate of return, with an emphasis on generating high current income while preserving capital. This account primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in a diversified mix of investment-grade fixed income securities across the top four credit rating categories, including U.S. Treasury and agency securities, corporate bonds, agency and non-agency mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and a smaller allocation to emerging market debt. Managed with a disciplined approach to credit and interest rate risk, the portfolio seeks to mirror the performance characteristics of the broader U.S. bond market, as represented by the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. The account serves as an essential fixed income allocation within retirement plans, offering participants the additional flexibility to convert their accumulations into lifetime income, a distinctive feature among variable annuity products. Its scale and diversified structure make it a core holding for long-term investors seeking stable income and capital preservation within institutional retirement platforms.
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