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Investment Strategy | Articles

Viewpoint | The Yin and Yang of Risk and Return

The conundrum of risk and return is that you can’t have one without the other. The key is finding the right balance for your foundation.

Perspectives | Press Releases

FY23 NACUBO-Commonfund Study Released

U.S. Higher Education Endowments Report 7.7% Return for FY23 While Spending More in Support of Their Missions 50th anniversary NACUBO-Commonfund Study shows participating colleges and universities...

Perspectives | Videos

CIO Roundtable

Commonfund hosted its annual Commonfund Forum, March 10-12th, in Orlando, Florida. The agenda included a range of sessions on relevant topics for institutional investors. This Forum Spotlight...

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Outsourced Cio | Insights Blog

Understanding OCIO Partnerships: Key Insights and Best Practices

A Chief Investment Office “down the hall.” That’s what we aim to be at Commonfund. Our Mission As an OCIO, our goals are aligned with the institutions we work with and focused on how we can best...
Market Commentary | Private Equity Insights

Real Assets and Sustainability Investing Post-2024 Election

The 2024 United States election cycle appears to have handed a Republican sweep with control of the White House, the Senate, and a slender House majority. With President-elect Trump soon to return to...
Governance And Policy | Insights Blog

Four Things You Should Know About Inflation and the Higher Education Price Index

The Higher Education Price Index (HEPI), produced annually by Commonfund Institute, is an inflation measure designed specifically for educational institutions. It is comprised of eight key components...
Governance And Policy | Insights Blog

The Case for the Seventh P: Progression in Nonprofit Investment Stewardship

At Commonfund Institute, we’ve long adhered to the six guiding principles of nonprofit investment stewardship, often referred to as the "6 Ps": Purpose, Policy, Process, Portfolio, People, and...
Investment Strategy | Private Equity Insights

Approach to Sustainability Assessment and Reporting

In recent years, sustainability-focused investing has taken on many names and has been at the center of polarizing political conversations. CF Private Equity’s approach to mandates surrounding...
Diversity | Insights Blog

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: A Resource Guide

Commonfund, in conjunction with our Native American Heritage Month subcommittee, has created a resource guide to help all of us celebrate the contributions of Native Americans and Indigenous people...
Private Equity | Private Equity Insights

Charting the Course: Where Generative AI Could Be a Game-Changer

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in creating text, images, music, and videos marks a new technological era. Incumbent business leaders are eager to incorporate this technology to...
Market Commentary | Podcasts

Commonfund OCIO Point of View

Episode 5 In this episode we cover the macro perspective and how we analyze the Fed and interest rate risks. We also talk about fixed income and equities.
Investment Strategy | Articles

Thinking Outside the Benchmark

Twenty years ago, Mark authored an article published in The Journal of Portfolio Management titled "Thinking Outside the Benchmark" to describe a new way of pension fund management. He concluded the...
Market Commentary | Insights Blog

The Pivot Heard Around the World

A U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) pivot is felt throughout global markets, affecting economies worldwide.
Market Commentary | Private Equity Insights

Challenging Headlines Abound for “Cleantech 2.0” – As Opportunities Persist

Market cycles of euphoria followed by the inevitable hangover are not new for investors – but some headaches are sharper than others, the worst of which can blur one’s vision the morning after.
Investment Strategy | Articles

Viewpoint | Top Concerns for Community Foundations: Donor-Advised Fund Regulations

Potential regulations on donor-advised funds (DAFs) and their effect on the philanthropic sector was the most-cited concern among community foundations in this year’s Council on...