One component of pension expense is actual return on plan assets. Plan assets include

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Plan assets are assets that a company holds to earn a reasonable return, generally at minimum risk. These assets are held separately from the company's other assets and are used to fund employee pensions. The actual return on plan assets is a component of pension expense, and reflects the investment performance of these assets during the period.

One Component of Pension Expense Is Actual Return on Plan