The Endowment Model of Investing

A cutting-edge look at the endowment model of investingMany larger endowments and foundations have adopted a broadlydiversified asset allocation strategy with only a small amount oftraditional U.S. equities and bonds. This technique, known as the"endowment model of investing," has demonstrated consistentlong-term performance and attracted the attention of numerousinstitutional and individual investors.With The Endowment Model of Investing Leibowitz, Bova,and Hammond take a closer look at the endowment model withcustomary research sophistication and attention to detail.Throughout the book, they examine how the model provides trulyoutstanding real returns, while keeping a close eye on the risksassociated with this method of investing. Along the way, theauthors offer practical advice on incorporating the endowment modelinto your own investment endeavors and reveal what it takes to makethis method work in the real world.* Details the growing debate about the endowment model ofinvesting and discusses how to use it successfully* Written by an authority on endowment investing andnon-traditional asset allocation strategies* Offers expert insights on understanding risk and return in nontraditional asset allocationIf you want to gain a better grasp of one of the most successfulforms of investing, then The Endowment Model of Investing isa book you need to read.