Tag: Commonfund

Asset Allocation March 12, 2026

Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty, Institutional Investors Rein In Return Expectations

Nearly half of surveyed investors said they expect lower returns from companies in the S&P 500 Index in 2026, according to research from asset manager Commonfund.

Asset Allocation February 23, 2026

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 February 12, 2026

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.

Alternatives April 22, 2025

Why Endowments Are Not a Quick Fix for Universities Facing Funding Cuts

Restrictions on use and the funds’ earmarked status limit how much universities can rely on endowments to address funding shortfalls.

Asset Allocation March 3, 2025

Independent Schools Increasingly Using Outsourced CIO Providers

Nearly one-half of institutions surveyed by Commonfund reported using an OCIO.

Asset Allocation February 18, 2025

US College, University Endowments Returned 11.2% Last Year

According to the 2024 NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments, 658 institutions, representing $873.7 billion in assets, reported a $30 billion increase in spending.