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Global Leaders Strategy Investment Letter: August 2023

Brown Advisory

For as much as we are cognisant of factor risks, the backward-looking nature of these models – and unpredictable embedded covariance matrices – means we are careful to not over-interpret the results. Both “risks” faded in the models quickly; the events had already happened. The future is rarely the same as the past.

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On A Shoestring

Brown Advisory

The “5% rule” was instituted in 1981 by the IRS; this rule requires private foundations to distribute at least 5% of portfolio assets each year, and over time this rule has been voluntarily adopted by nonprofits of all types. In the past, spend-rate planning was a fairly straightforward task for investment committees.

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On A Shoestring

Brown Advisory

The “5% rule” was instituted in 1981 by the IRS; this rule requires private foundations to distribute at least 5% of portfolio assets each year, and over time this rule has been voluntarily adopted by nonprofits of all types. In the past, spend-rate planning was a fairly straightforward task for investment committees.

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Are Alternatives Right for Our Organization?

Brown Advisory

THE POTENTIAL REWARD We believe alternatives can be a risk reducer and a return enhancer. This can be particularly important for organizations who rely on their investment programs to support operations and programs through distributions during favorable and unfavorable market environments.

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Are Alternatives Right for Our Organization?

Brown Advisory

We believe alternatives can be a risk reducer and a return enhancer. This can be particularly important for organizations who rely on their investment programs to support operations and programs through distributions during favorable and unfavorable market environments. Risk-for-riskanalysis to funding capital.

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