Private K-12 Schools See Double-Digit Returns, Uptick in OCIO Use
Independent school endowments saw an average 11.5% return in fiscal 2025, with more than half outsourcing various investment functions, according to Commonfund.
Asset Allocation
Insurance-Linked Securities Saw Record Issuance in 2025
ILS issuance totaled $24.7 billion last year, according to a report from Swiss Re.
In ‘Turbulent Year,’ University Endowments Report Average 10.9% Return
Institutions withdrew more than $33 billion to support spending, according to the 2025 NACUBO-Commonfund study of endowments.
Public Pensions’ Growing Private Investments Expected to Further Raise Volatility in 2026
Conflicting trends of asset outperformance and risk driven by increasing workplace disability claims are expected to affect the funds, according to S&P Global.
Finding the Right Sports and Media Investment Opportunities
Not all investors may have access to the most coveted teams, but opportunities abound in the $2.5 trillion sports economy.
Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Returned 15.1% in 2025
The $2.23 trillion Government Pension Fund Global saw strong returns in equities and energy infrastructure.
Volatility, ‘Sell-America’ Movement Will Complicate Bond Investing in 2026
Tariffs, uncertainty about the future of Federal Reserve independence, and rising U.S. deficits could drive yields higher.
How Higher Education Endowments Thrived in Fiscal 2025
Higher allocations to public markets and prudent stock selection led those with top-quartile returns in fiscal 2025, according to NEPC.
High-Yield Credit’s Strong Performance Continues at Start of 2026
Sub-investment-grade bonds have outperformed all but emerging market debt.
Stanford Long-Term Investing Fellowship Accepting Applications
Four candidates will be chosen to spend a year at Stanford University immersed in the investing program that debuted in 2024.
US OCIO Market Reached $2.5T in 2025
Global outsourced assets under management could reach $5.78 trillion by the end of the decade, according to Chestnut Advisory.
Australia’s Aware Superannuation Fund Bets Big on Data Centers
Latest investment commits to growing the fund's digital infrastructure presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Danish Pension to Sell Off All US Bonds Over ‘Weak’ US Finances
The decision comes as a Swedish pension fund disclosed its divestment of ‘the majority’ of its US Treasury holdings since early 2025.
Implementing Total Portfolio Approach at an Operational Level
Funds cannot overlook the technological and operational necessities required to move away from a siloed investing approach, according to industry experts.
The Trends That Will Define Hedge Funds in 2026
Agecroft Partners’ Don Steinbrugge says to expect more competition for limited-partner capital.