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Pension Fund Dynamics and Gains/Losses Due to Random Rates of Investment Return

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  • M. Iqbal Owadally
  • Steven Haberman

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A simple model for defined benefit pension plans with independent and identically distributed rates of investment return and a stationary membership is considered. Three methods of adjusting the normal cost as gains or losses arise are compared, and a suitable choice of amortization or spread period is made. We also investigate the evolution in time of the first and second moments of the pension fund and contribution levels.

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  • M. Iqbal Owadally & Steven Haberman, 1999. "Pension Fund Dynamics and Gains/Losses Due to Random Rates of Investment Return," North American Actuarial Journal, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 3(3), pages 105-117.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:uaajxx:v:3:y:1999:i:3:p:105-117
    DOI: 10.1080/10920277.1999.10595837
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