Asset Study/Review
The university is helping devise an ESG-related investment policy for its affiliated foundation, as the institution weighs a pivot toward illiquid strategies within its endowment in June.
The university is considering adding a U.S. Treasury bond strategy to two of its portfolios after creating a maiden 5% target to Treasuries in both portfolios last quarter.
The fund decided not to take any watchlist action on one of its fixed-income managers despite the announced retirements of three senior members at the firm.
The fund removed a multi-asset class manager from watch as concerns surrounding organizational changes have subsided, while two firms saw their own watch status extended through February 2024.
The fund expects to receive an education on portfolio leverage and portable alpha strategies this month before it reviews its strategic asset allocation this summer and restructuring its real estate portfolio later in the third quarter.
The plan introduced a 5% target to private debt and restructured its U.S. fixed-income and both U.S. and non-U.S. equity portfolios last week.
The university will consider gradually eliminating its fossil fuel exposures as well as pivot its target allocation toward illiquid strategies within its endowment this week.
The recommended changes include introducing a 5% target to private debt and restructuring the plan’s U.S. fixed-income and both U.S. and non-U.S. equity portfolios.
The foundation is looking to add impact or mission-aligned investments to its portfolio as part of its pledge to make it completely values-aligned over the next five years.
The university will begin divesting its endowment from fossil fuels immediately as it also explores options for clean energy investments.