Harvard Names Stephen Blyth to Run $36.4B Endowment

The video discusses Harvard University's significant endowment and its management challenges. Despite being the wealthiest school, Harvard's endowment has underperformed compared to its Ivy League peers, prompting internal management changes. Yale's recent 20% return highlights the performance gap.

What is the approximate value of Harvard University's endowment?

• $50 billion

• $10 billion

• $36.4 billion

• $20 billion

Who is responsible for managing public markets at Harvard Management?

• John

• Steven

• Michael

• David

Why did Harvard Management decide to pick a replacement internally?

• To follow a new trend

• To increase diversity

• Due to underperformance

• To reduce costs

How did Yale's endowment perform recently?

• 5% return

• 10% return

• 15% return

• 20% return

What was Harvard's decision regarding the management of its endowment?

• Hire an external manager

• Choose an internal candidate

• Merge with another fund

• Sell off assets