All trust funds in the custody of the state treasurer shall be invested and reinvested in legal investments allowable under RSA 6:8. All trust fund administrators shall notify the state treasurer, at least biennially, upon notice of a new administrator, or at the request of the administrator, of the investment objective of any funds under their control with reference to the following objectives:
- I. Maximum Capital Gain. The objective is to maximize capital appreciation through investment in financial instruments that possess greater than ordinary risk. A guaranteed stream of income is not sought nor is preservation of principal.
- II. Growth. The objective is primarily to seek long-term appreciation of capital. The investment vehicle is mainly common stocks with growth potential. There is a slight risk that principal may be eroded in the short run.
- III. Growth Income. The objective is primarily to obtain long-term appreciation of capital while at the same time providing for some current income. There is a slight risk that principal will be eroded over the short run, but current income is available.
- IV. Balanced. The objective is to minimize investment risk as much as is possible without sacrificing possibilities for both long-term growth in principal and current income. Investments include debt and equity instruments.
- V. Income. The objective is to maximize current income rather than seek growth of principal through capital appreciation. Preservation of principal is ensured by investment in high quality equity and debt instruments.
- VI. Money Market/Short-Term Liquidity. The objective is to maximize current income, guarantee preservation of capital, and keep assets highly liquid.
Source. 1943, 210:5. 1951, 227:3. RSA 11:5. 1987, 153:1. 1997, 208:5, eff. Aug. 17, 1997.