Commonfund's Keating Says Endowments Have Been Challenging

The video discusses the financial performance of endowments, highlighting a strong fiscal year 2017 with 12% gains, following a challenging decade with average returns of 4.6%. It emphasizes the need for long-term investment strategies to achieve necessary returns, particularly through a bias towards equities and alternative investments. The video also explores the breakdown of investments by asset class and the importance of achieving returns that outpace inflation.

How have alternative investments impacted endowment portfolios?

What investment strategy is suggested for achieving better returns?