Funds Generated from Investment
RF Financial Concepts 101 Understanding the Business of the RF Module 1: Understanding RF Sources of Income Funds Generated from Investment The fourth source of RF funds comes from returns on investment. The RF has fiduciary responsibility for a large portfolio of investment assets. The total investment asset balances and composition are presented in the RF’s annual Audited Financial Statements To minimize potential losses, the RF maintains a diversified investment portfolio. Investments are held with the investment custodian, a third-party company, in the RF’s name. What the Data Shows Page 7 of the RF’s annual Operating Plan presents the various sources of RF income, including investment income. Investment income is projected based upon an assumed average investment balance and a long term rate of return of the operating pool. |
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Where to Find More Information
Please refer to the 2018 Operating Plan.