Our quarterly report summarizes asset allocation and total investment performance for over 400 of Cambridge Associates’ endowment and foundation clients. The average return of the US Endowment and Foundation universe was -1.3% for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, ending a four-quarter run of positive performance that began in third quarter 2013. Trailing one-year returns…
Our quarterly report summarizes asset allocation and total investment performance for over 400 of Cambridge Associates’ endowment and foundation clients. For the quarter ending June 30, 2014, the Cambridge Associates US endowment and foundation universe earned an average nominal return of 3.6%; trailing one-year returns averaged 15.7%. Included in the report are sections on performance…
In addition to summarizing asset allocation, total investment performance, and payout characteristics for 118 of Cambridge Associates’ foundation clients, this year’s report takes a closer look at additional portfolio attributes and investor trends relevant to clients. Included in the report are exhibits on performance attribution, risk analytics, and policy portfolio benchmarking. We also highlight private…
Most endowed institutions seek to provide continued (or growing) financial support for their operations while at the same time preserving the endowment’s value for the future. At its core, a spending policy is designed to balance the needs of both current and future generations, though getting the right balance can be a challenge. The precipitous…