Yale Endowment Returns 6.8%, Duke’s Shrinks by $100 Million
The Ivy school again produces strong returns, as the North Carolina university’s long-term pool gains only 0.7%.
Asset Allocation
Op-Ed: Rethinking Your Inflation-Protection Strategy (Again)
After this year’s swings, longtime investor Tony Waskiewicz takes another look at the benefits of shifting away from traditional techniques to customized strategies.
Virginia Pension Fund Returns 1.4% in 2020
Despite weak gains, $81.6 billion trust fund outperforms benchmark during fiscal year.
Oregon, Virginia, Dartmouth Endowment Returns: Low, High, and Even Higher
The Ivy gains 7.6%, UVA earns 5.3%, and the Pacific Northwest school increases only 1.1%.
Just Minor Adjustments to Portfolio Are the Smartest Move, 3 Key CIOs Say
A trio of investment chiefs overseeing a half-trillion dollars are preparing their funds for low interest rates without drastically overhauling portfolios.
Texas, MIT Endowments See Strong Gains; Illinois, Missouri Post Weak Returns
Texas, MIT return 9.5% and 8.3%, respectively, while Illinois loses 2.5% and Missouri gains 1.15%.
GIC Leads $500 Million Funding into Consumer Credit Unicorn Affirm
The Singapore sovereign wealth fund previously invested in the fintech startup from PayPal co-founder Max Levchin.
CDPQ Leads $185 Million Funding into AppDirect
The fast-growing online subscription commerce platform will use the Canadian pension giant’s capital to expand overseas.
North Carolina State Pension Hits Record $108.5 Billion Market Value
The fund’s portfolio has added nearly $15 billion in value since markets tumbled in March.
Sustainable Water Fund Attracts $100 Million from Temasek, Microsoft
Clean technology firm Emerald Technology Ventures will invest in early- to expansion-stage businesses that address global water challenges.
AFL-CIO HIT to Invest $1 Billion in Bay Area Rental Housing
Funding will go toward 4,000 units that will be listed as market-rate, workforce, and affordable in one of the nation’s most costly housing markets.
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Invests $350 Million in Indian Private Credit
The fund is teaming up with Indian private debt manager Edelweiss Group.
CPPIB Reinvests $235 Million into Japanese Warehouses
Canada’s largest pension fund and longtime partner, global asset manager GLP, continue expansion into the Asian nation’s real estate.
Norway Pension Giant Drops Three Companies over Alleged Human Rights Violations
The $1.17 trillion fund also placed PetroChina on watch for three years over ‘gross corruption.’
Ohio Police & Fire Pension Approves 5% Gold Allocation, Earns 9.21% in Q2
The $15.65 billion fund is looking to the precious metal to help with diversification and as an inflation hedge.