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Joint Economic Committee Democrats
Pension Charts
Chart 3.3
Last updated 7/25/06
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At the end of 2005, assets in defined contribution (DC) plans totaled $2.8 trillion, while assets in defined benefit (DB) plans totaled $1.8 trillion.
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The assets of both types of plans fell sharply between 1999 and 2002, reflecting weak stock market performance. While assets in DC plans quickly rebounded beyond their 1999 value, DB plans have yet to recover fully from the downturn.
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