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Strategies for Foundation Asset Allocation in Long-Term Investment Modeling

Explore the significance of asset allocation in foundation endowments for long-term performance. Discover the complexities and risks involved over time, with insights on investment management models and strategies. Contact Athena Capital Advisors for more information.

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Strategies for Foundation Asset Allocation in Long-Term Investment Modeling

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  1. Monte-Carlo Analysis for Expected Return 10,000 simulations, median case. Athena Capital Advisors LLC Proprietary and Confidential. Not to be copied or distributed without express written permission.

  2. Management Model of Foundations & Endowments The management model of a foundation endowment ranks with asset class allocation as a key determinant of long-term performance. Source: The Commonwealth Funds and Adapted from J. E. Craig, Jr., “Treasurer’s Report,“ The Commonwealth Fund 1994 Annual Report. Athena Capital Advisors LLC Proprietary and Confidential. Not to be copied or distributed without express written permission.

  3. Complexity of Investing Over Time Complexity Inflation Risk Time Athena Capital Advisors LLC Proprietary and Confidential. Not to be copied or distributed without express written permission.

  4. Complexity of Investing Over Time Complexity Liquidity Risk Inflation Risk Company Risk Inflation Risk Time Athena Capital Advisors LLC Proprietary and Confidential. Not to be copied or distributed without express written permission.

  5. Harvard Allocation Over Time Athena Capital Advisors LLC Proprietary and Confidential. Not to be copied or distributed without express written permission. Please see important disclosures and disclaimers at the end of this presentation.

  6. Complexity of Investing Over Time Complexity Liquidity Risk Inflation Risk Company Risk Inflation Risk Time Athena Capital Advisors LLC Proprietary and Confidential. Not to be copied or distributed without express written permission.

  7. Complexity of Investing Over Time Complexity Liquidity Risk Inflation Risk Company Risk Inflation Risk Geo-political Risk Liquidity Risk Inflation Risk Company Risk Time Athena Capital Advisors LLC Proprietary and Confidential. Not to be copied or distributed without express written permission.

  8. Complexity of Investing Over Time Complexity Bonds U.S. Stocks Foreign Stocks Real Estate Liquidity Risk Inflation Risk Company Risk Inflation Risk Currency Risk Geo-political Risk Liquidity Risk Inflation Risk Company Risk Geo-political Risk Liquidity Risk Inflation Risk Company Risk Time Athena Capital Advisors LLC Proprietary and Confidential. Not to be copied or distributed without express written permission.

  9. Complexity of Investing Over Time Bonds U.S. Stocks Foreign Stocks Real Estate Venture Capital Complexity Political Risk Currency Risk Geo-political Risk Liquidity Risk Inflation Risk Company Risk Leverage Risk Bonds U.S. Stocks Foreign Stocks Real Estate Liquidity Risk Inflation Risk Company Risk Inflation Risk Currency Risk Geo-political Risk Liquidity Risk Inflation Risk Company Risk Geo-political Risk Liquidity Risk Inflation Risk Company Risk Time Athena Capital Advisors LLC Proprietary and Confidential. Not to be copied or distributed without express written permission.

  10. Complexity of Investing Over Time Credit Risk Manager Risk Political Risk Currency Risk Geo-political Risk Liquidity Risk Inflation Risk Model Risk Company Risk Leverage Risk Bonds U.S. Stocks Foreign Stocks Real Estate Hedge Funds Private Equity Venture Capital Bonds U.S. Stocks Foreign Stocks Real Estate Venture Capital Complexity Political Risk Currency Risk Geo-political Risk Liquidity Risk Inflation Risk Company Risk Leverage Risk Bonds U.S. Stocks Foreign Stocks Real Estate Liquidity Risk Inflation Risk Company Risk Inflation Risk Currency Risk Geo-political Risk Liquidity Risk Inflation Risk Company Risk Geo-political Risk Liquidity Risk Inflation Risk Company Risk Time Athena Capital Advisors LLC Proprietary and Confidential. Not to be copied or distributed without express written permission.

  11. Endowment CIO Tenure and Pay

  12. Five Models of Investment Management • Solo Investment Committee Model • Investment Committee – Investment Consultant Model • Investment Committee – Internal Financial Staff – Investment Consultant Model • Internal CIO • Outsourced CIO Athena Capital Advisors LLC Proprietary and Confidential. Not to be copied or distributed without express written permission.

  13. 5 Tests: Real vs. False Outsourced CIO • Alignment • Acumen (really smart!) • Access to Special Investments • Real Results • Happy Real Clients Athena Capital Advisors LLC Proprietary and Confidential. Not to be copied or distributed without express written permission.

  14. Real vs. False Outsourced CIO Athena Capital Advisors LLC Proprietary and Confidential. Not to be copied or distributed without express written permission.

  15. Contact Information Athena Capital Advisors Athena Capital Advisors55 Old Bedford Road, Suite 302 767 Third Avenue, 36th FloorLincoln, MA 01773 New York, NY 10017781.274.9300 917.414.1512www.athenacapital.com www.athenacapital.com Lauren Casper Zung T. Nguyenlcasper@athenacapital.com znguyen@athenacapital.com For further information, please contact: Athena Capital Advisors LLC Proprietary and Confidential. Not to be copied or distributed without express written permission. Please see important disclosures and disclaimers at the end of this presentation.

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