Institutions understandably have an interest in the investment results of peers, but a hyper-focus on peer comparisons can be distracting, if not destructive, to effective governance. In this report, we review what can be learned from peer data, where the pitfalls lie, and some examples of how to approach analyzing peer data.
Our quarterly report summarizes asset allocation and total investment performance for over 400 of Cambridge Associates’ US endowment and foundation clients. This quarter we used attribution analysis to examine the contribution of asset allocation and implementation decisions to total returns for the trailing one- and ten-year periods. Tables and charts in the report show returns…
This report reviews portfolio returns, asset allocation, investment management structures, and payout characteristics for 113 foundations. Analysis and exhibits include performance attribution, risk analytics, policy portfolio benchmarking, the impact of private investment programs on portfolio liquidity, the use of external managers by asset class, payout rates, payout distribution components, and payout objectives.
Our quarterly report summarizes asset allocation and total investment performance for over 400 of Cambridge Associates’ US endowment and foundation clients. This quarter we used attribution analysis to examine the contribution of asset allocation and implementation decisions to total returns for the trailing one- and ten-year periods. Tables and charts in the report show returns…
Our quarterly report summarizes asset allocation and total investment performance for over 400 of Cambridge Associates’ US endowment and foundation clients. This quarter we examine the relationship between asset allocation and investment performance for the trailing one- and ten-year periods. Tables and charts in the report show returns and asset allocation by peer type and…
This report reviews portfolio returns, asset allocation, investment manager structures, and net flow data for 55 cultural and environmental institutions. Analysis and exhibits include asset class returns, performance attribution, risk analytics, policy portfolio benchmarking, the impact of private investment programs on portfolio liquidity, the use of external managers by asset class, and net flow rates.
This report reviews portfolio returns, asset allocation, investment manager structures, and net flow data for 28 independent schools. Analysis and exhibits include performance attribution, risk analytics, policy portfolio benchmarking, the impact of private investment programs on portfolio liquidity, the use of external managers by asset class, and net flow rates.
This report reviews portfolio returns, asset allocation, investment manager structures, and net flow data for 162 colleges and universities. Analysis and exhibits include performance attribution, risk analytics, policy portfolio benchmarking, the impact of private investment programs on portfolio liquidity, the use of external managers by asset class, and net flow rates.
Our quarterly report summarizes asset allocation and total investment performance for over 400 of Cambridge Associates’ endowment and foundation clients.
Our quarterly report summarizes asset allocation and total investment performance for over 400 of Cambridge Associates’ endowment and foundation clients. This quarter we review the impact of private investment allocations on performance and introduce medians based on low, medium, and high allocations to private investments. Tables and charts in the report show returns and asset…