Yale’s $25.4 Billion Endowment Declines in Value

The video discusses Yale University's $25.4 billion endowment, highlighting its positive investment return despite a decline in value. It explores the spending rates of endowments, comparing them to foundations, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining endowment value for future students. The discussion includes the challenges of low returns and the need for strategic spending to preserve purchasing power.

What was the value of Yale University's endowment?

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How did Yale's endowment perform compared to its peers last year?

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What is the typical spending percentage for endowments, and how does it differ from foundations?

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Why do university officials argue against spending down the endowment?

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What concerns do experts have regarding the long-term returns of endowments?

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