Surveys/Studies

Surveys/Studies
Institutions Cautiously Optimistic Toward Future Performance:  Survey

Institutions are not as pessimistic about future economic performance as they were last year and their sentiments have shifted to cautious optimism, according to a recent survey.

03.09.23
Industry News
Nonprofits Set To Increase Alts. Allocations As More Hire Outsource CIOs: Survey

A new survey showed that many nonprofit investors expect to increase their allocations to alternative assets this year for diversification benefits and to increase portfolio performance.

03.02.23
Surveys/Studies
Institutions Should Resist The Urge Of Trying To Time The Markets: Report

The Staying Fully Invested paper offers historical perspective in an effort to help institutions stay the course through bear markets.

03.02.23
Surveys/Studies
Universities See Sharp Decline In Average Endowment Return, Long-Awaited By Industry: Study

Higher education endowments’ average investment return was down sharply in the 2022 fiscal year ending June 30 reflecting a sudden entry into the long-anticipated low-return environment, according to a recent study.

02.17.23
Surveys/Studies
Responsible Investing, ESG Principles Gaining Steam Among Colleges & Universities: Study

U.S. colleges and universities’ adherence to ESG principles is growing as institutions have increased their commitment to ESG in their investments policies and portfolios, while others are considering incorporating policies, according to a recent study.

02.17.23
Surveys/Studies
Active Equity Strategies Necessary For Long Recession Ahead: Survey

Stubborn levels of inflation and other factors like changing dynamics of geopolitics and global trade will make actively managed equities essential to navigating the market environment, according to a new survey.

02.16.23
Emerging/Diverse Managers
Managers Developing DEI Investments To Address Institutional Demand: Report

Social justice funds addressing diversity, equity and inclusion are gaining traction with a growing base of institutional investors, leading asset managers to develop and offer solutions that invest in companies and communities that support people of diverse backgrounds.

02.16.23
Surveys/Studies
Investors Report Significant Jump In Sustainable, Impact Investing Engagement: Survey

Institutional investor engagement in sustainable and impact investing has experienced 80% growth since 2018, new research finds.

02.09.23
Surveys/Studies
Poor 2022 Public Market Returns Drop U.S. Foundation Assets: FoundationMark

U.S. foundation assets fell nearly $250 billion in 2022 and are now at their lowest level since December 2018.

01.25.23
Surveys/Studies
Greater Alts. Allocations Help Mega Endowments Rise Above Smaller Peers: Report

Mega endowments continue to outpace their smaller peers despite the challenging market environment due in part to greater allocations to diversifying alternative asset classes, according to a recent report.

01.19.23