is based on an asset allocation assumption of 25% ( 25 % ) global equities , 18% ( 18 % ) private equities , 41% ( 41 % ) fixed-income securities , and 16% ( 16 % ) absolute return investments independent of traditional performance benchmarks , along with positive returns from active investment management . the actual net rate of return on plan assets in 2015 was 0.7% ( 0.7 % ) . in 2014 the plan earned a rate of return of 13.0% ( 13.0 % ) and in 2013 earned a return of 6.0% ( 6.0 % )