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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...

Investment Strategy | Videos

Investing in the Creative Economy - Commonfund Coffee Talk

Investing in the Creative Economy In this Commonfund Coffee Talk, the Institute’s executive director, George Suttles, is joined by Upstart Co-Lab founding partner, Laura Callanan, to discuss impact...

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Investment Strategy | Videos

Investing in the Creative Economy - Commonfund Coffee Talk

Investing in the Creative Economy In this Commonfund Coffee Talk, the Institute’s executive director, George Suttles, is joined by Upstart Co-Lab founding partner, Laura Callanan, to discuss impact...
Market Commentary | Insights Blog

U.S. Trade Deficit Reaches Record High Amid Global Trade Shifts

As of September 2024, the U.S. trade deficit stands at $84.4 billion, marking the highest level since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022. During that period in the conflict, the deficit...
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

Three 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.