The largest share of both defined-benefit and defined-contribution pension fund assets is invested in common stocks, often a U.S. stock index.

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This statement is true. According to data from the Investment Company Institute, as of March 2021, the largest share of assets in defined-benefit plans (40%) and defined-contribution plans (27%) are invested in stocks, with many investing in U.S. stock indexes.

The Largest Share of Both Defined-Benefit and Defined-Contribution Pension Fund