Recent Publications
Last Week at a Glance
Global markets edged higher last week, but the underlying tone was mixed.
Review of Market Performance: Fiscal Year 2026
The commodity supply shock mildly slowed global growth, though the effects varied by region. Even so, global equities posted another strong fiscal year across a broad set of markets. The US dollar appreciated modestly, with the United States remaining relatively insulated from developments in the Middle East. Bond returns lagged as inflation pressures resurfaced, while real assets performed strongly as the supply shock intensified and demand tied to AI buildout continued to strengthen.
Has Quality Lost Its Edge?
No. The medium-term case for holding quality remains sound, backed by healthy fundamentals, reasonable relative valuations, and quality’s diversifying properties, even if the current cyclical environment is not yet fully supportive.
Last Month at a Glance
Global markets were volatile in July as fresh tensions in the Iran War lifted oil prices, raised inflation concerns, and pushed bond yields higher, while equity leadership rotated away from semiconductor-heavy markets.
Has Gold Found a Bottom?
No. Gold has fallen roughly 25% from its recent peak to around $4,000 per troy ounce, but we still see further downside.
Foundation Annual Flash Statistics: Calendar Year 2025
The Foundation Annual Flash Statistics Report provides a first look at the results of our 2025 Foundation Annual Investment Pool Returns survey. Look for our full annual analysis in the Foundation Annual Investment Pool Returns report later this summer.
2025 Private Investment Operational DDQ Analysis
This report presents an analysis of manager responses submitted via Cambridge Associates’ operational due diligence questionnaire.
Should Investors Continue to Underweight the US Dollar Relative to Other Major Currencies?
Yes. We continue to expect the US dollar to weaken relative to other major currencies over the next several years.
Last Quarter at a Glance
Global equities were flat in June but logged exceptional returns in 2Q—the best performance in more than six years.
Scarcity in an Age of Disruption: Five Sustainability Themes for Investors to Embrace
We live in an age of extraordinary technological abundance, but the global economy is increasingly running short of some of the most fundamental components to function and thrive: reliable power, stable supply chains, skilled workers, clean water, and a predictable environment. However, there are opportunities for investors to embrace within these scarcities, and through a better understanding of existing exposures and intentional investing in solutions across asset classes, those that act now will be better positioned to add long-term resilience to portfolios.
Monthly Publications
Tactical CA House Views
Highlights our latest portfolio advice and reviews notable data for over 50 asset classes/sub-strategies, with key charts and views from our asset class specialists. Read a short introduction →
Market Matters: September 30, 2025
Monthly review of market action with the key charts for the month and a snapshot of index performance in major currencies
Quarterly Publications
VantagePoint: Artificial Intelligence Investing After the First Wave
CA’s house view and advice, written by our Chief Investment Strategist, Celia Dallas
Endowments Quarterly: First Quarter 2026
Summarizes asset allocation and total investment performance for over 400 of Cambridge Associates’ endowment and foundation clients
Hedge Fund Update: Fourth Quarter 2022
Insights from the leaders of our hedge fund research on what drove performance in the quarter
US Manager Universe Statistics: First Quarter 2026
Presents quarterly representative long-only and hedge fund manager performance.
Benchmark Commentary
Analysis of the performance shown in our private investment benchmarks