Will the “Phase One” Trade Deal Bring More Stable Relations Between the United States and China?
Yes, in the near term, but longer term we expect trade, tech, and possibly finances to decouple further.
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VantagePoint: Disruption, Demographics, and Decoupling
The start of a new year and a new decade is an opportune time to reflect on megatrends that will be consequential over the next ten years. In this edition of VantagePoint, we focus on three such trends and their investment implications: disruption, demographics, and decoupling.
Endowments Quarterly: Third Quarter 2019
Our quarterly report summarizes asset allocation and total investment performance for 373 of Cambridge Associates’ US endowment and foundation clients. In addition, the report contains tables and charts that show returns and asset allocation by peer type and asset size.
Under the Microscope: Private vs Public Company Operating Metrics for US Companies
This analysis includes our observations and more than 30 charts on key metrics including purchase price multiples, leverage multiples, revenue growth, earnings (EBITDA) growth, and earnings (EBITDA) margins.
What Risks and Opportunities Are You Focused on as We Enter 2020?
We see opportunities to deploy capital in some niche areas of the investment landscape and reshape (or at least re-evaluate) some areas of the portfolio.
College and University Flash Statistics Report: Fiscal Year 2019
The College and University Flash Statistics Report provides a first look at the results of our 2019 College and University Investment Pool Returns survey. Included in the analysis are a summary of investment pool returns and asset allocation for 164 colleges and universities. Additionally, the report provides detailed data by institution on asset allocation and target asset allocation. Look for our full annual analysis in the upcoming College and University Investment Pool Returns report to be published later this winter.
Liability-Hedging Strategies for US Plan Sponsors in the Low Interest Rate Era
As sponsors of US single-employer defined benefit plans know all too well, interest rates have experienced dramatic swings in recent years. While many plan sponsors have adapted to this environment by strategically hedging their liability interest rate risk, many are still questioning the efficacy of doing so—especially when interest rates appear to be low. Yet, failing to hedge long-duration liabilities with long-duration assets is a risky endeavor that exposes the plan sponsor to significant downside risk.
US Manager Universe Statistics: Third Quarter 2019
This publication presents manager performance for 37 asset classes and substrategies, showing the median, mean, and key percentiles of return. Relevant indexes for each asset class are also included to provide market context.
Should Investors be Concerned About Central Banks’ Ability to Fight the Next Recession?
Yes. Economic growth is slowing, and governments have limited monetary and fiscal policy responses available in the event this slowdown becomes a recession. Today, investors need to weigh the investment implications of likely policy options.
Comparative Asset Allocation: Private Clients
Our biannual report summarizes asset allocation for 80 of Cambridge Associates’ US-based private clients.