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Richard M. Ennis, CFA

6 Articles

Big Funds, Small Gains: Rethinking the Endowment Playbook

Despite posting a 9.6% return in fiscal 2024, large US college and…

Volatility Laundering: Public Pension Funds and the Impact of NAV Adjustments

Are public pension funds truly delivering the returns they claim? The gap…

The Endowment Syndrome: Why Elite Funds Are Falling Behind

Elite endowments with heavy allocations to alternative investments are underperforming, losing ground…

Are Institutional Investors Meeting Their Goals? Spotlight on Earnings Objectives

Public pension funds allocate on average 30% of their assets to expensive…

Elusive Alpha, Corrosive Costs | CFA Institute Enterprising Investor

In 1688, Joseph de la Vega wrote, “Profits on the exchange are…

Hedge Funds: A Poor Choice for Most Long-Term Investors?

Hedge funds have become an integral part of institutional portfolio management. They…