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The funded status of the average corporate pension plan has increased by approximately 10 to 15 percent in 2021, elevated by a roaring stock market and modestly higher interest rates. These improvements have prompted several plan sponsors to de-risk their asset allocations into Liability Driven Investing (LDI) strategies, further fueled by a strong consensus that equity markets are overvalued.

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