Category: Insights

The recent period of aggressive rate hikes returned dispersion to stock and bond markets – and created an environment where hedge funds could shine. After four years of outperformance by hedge funds, we believe that it is time for investors to revisit this asset class and recognize the key role it plays in a diversified portfolio.

In this paper, we will examine the dynamics that have propelled hedge fund outperformance since the pandemic and place it in historical perspective; share how we construct hedge fund portfolios in ways that we believe allow us to capture the greatest benefit from this asset class; and give insights into our approach to the challenging task of manager selection.

The materials are being provided for informational purposes only and constitute neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. These materials also do not constitute investment, legal or tax advice. Opinions expressed herein are those of TIFF and are not a recommendation to buy or sell any securities.

TIFF identifies current features of the nonprofit landscape that we believe will have the greatest impact on portfolio success. Swipe through to learn more.

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Every year, when NACUBO releases its annual study, many nonprofits focus on how all NACUBO peers in their size cohort performed. We think benchmarking only by size falls short.

Instead, drill down to peers at the same type of institution. Looking at the best thinking of institutions who are just like you – but unconstrained by size – can give valuable insights into how peers tackle challenges through their portfolio.

The differences in asset allocation and performance go to the heart of why TIFF was founded: to help smaller institutions invest like their larger peers.

Watch this video and more, click here.

The materials are being provided for informational purposes only and constitute neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. These materials also do not constitute investment, legal or tax advice. Opinions expressed herein are those of TIFF and are not a recommendation to buy or sell any securities.

Great products and companies are founded and backed by great early-stage venture capital managers at times that may not correlate with broader financial market trends. Startup success is more dependent on factors specific to company founders and the VC investors who partner with them, including:

• the quality of the founding team
• the underlying fundamentals of its business, and
• the value-enhancing capabilities of its VC investors, who can maximize ownership and influence at company formation

How does an investor harness and potentially monetize the value created by founders and early-stage VC investors? We believe by manager selection, specifically the critical importance of:

• Differentiated access to managers we believe to be top tier
• Strong sourcing capabilities
• Deep due diligence
• Diversification by number of venture relationships

Investors who pause venture programs in a current challenging exit environment can miss opportunities for exposure to the innovation that early-stage venture managers are skilled at finding and harnessing.

The materials are being provided for informational purposes only and constitute neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. These materials also do not constitute investment, legal or tax advice. Opinions expressed herein are those of TIFF and are not a recommendation to buy or sell any securities.

Discover how TIFF seeks to use idiosyncratic active managers in portfolios in search of outperformance and meet individual client risk tolerances. Jessica Bolster, CFA, from TIFF’s Portfolio Construction team, details how the strategic deployment of passive hedging instruments helps fulfill custom client liquidity and exposure needs while maintaining potential for alpha delivery.

Watch here: TIFF Spotlight Series: Risk Management

The materials are being provided for informational purposes only and constitute neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. These materials also do not constitute investment, legal or tax advice. Opinions expressed herein are those of TIFF and are not a recommendation to buy or sell any securities.