Surveys/Studies

Surveys/Studies
Independent Schools’ Average Annual Return Takes Sharp Year-Over-Year Dip, Larger Endowments Benefit: Study

While the negative fiscal year 2022 return hurt longer-term performance, good returns from prior years helped to mitigate the impact, according to the study.

03.23.23
Surveys/Studies
Short-Duration Benefits Healthcare Systems In High Rate Environment, But Caveats Exist: Report

Given available yields in short rates and “superior” liquidity in the current high interest rate environment, healthcare systems can benefit from allocating new funds to short-term tiers, according to a recent report.

03.15.23
Industry News
NACUBO To Partner With Commonfund For 50th Annual Endowment Study

The National Association of College and University Business Officers has reentered a partnership with Commonfund for help in the development and publication of its annual study of college and university endowments.

03.15.23
Surveys/Studies
Institutions Cautiously Optimistic Toward Future Performance:  Survey

Institutions are not as pessimistic about future economic performance as they were last year and their sentiments have shifted to cautious optimism, according to a recent survey.

03.09.23
Industry News
Nonprofits Set To Increase Alts. Allocations As More Hire Outsource CIOs: Survey

A new survey showed that many nonprofit investors expect to increase their allocations to alternative assets this year for diversification benefits and to increase portfolio performance.

03.02.23
Surveys/Studies
Institutions Should Resist The Urge Of Trying To Time The Markets: Report

The Staying Fully Invested paper offers historical perspective in an effort to help institutions stay the course through bear markets.

03.02.23
Surveys/Studies
Universities See Sharp Decline In Average Endowment Return, Long-Awaited By Industry: Study

Higher education endowments’ average investment return was down sharply in the 2022 fiscal year ending June 30 reflecting a sudden entry into the long-anticipated low-return environment, according to a recent study.

02.17.23
Surveys/Studies
Responsible Investing, ESG Principles Gaining Steam Among Colleges & Universities: Study

U.S. colleges and universities’ adherence to ESG principles is growing as institutions have increased their commitment to ESG in their investments policies and portfolios, while others are considering incorporating policies, according to a recent study.

02.17.23
Surveys/Studies
Active Equity Strategies Necessary For Long Recession Ahead: Survey

Stubborn levels of inflation and other factors like changing dynamics of geopolitics and global trade will make actively managed equities essential to navigating the market environment, according to a new survey.

02.16.23
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Managers Developing DEI Investments To Address Institutional Demand: Report

Social justice funds addressing diversity, equity and inclusion are gaining traction with a growing base of institutional investors, leading asset managers to develop and offer solutions that invest in companies and communities that support people of diverse backgrounds.

02.16.23