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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

Investment committees for endowments and foundations have a wide range of responsibilities, but ultimately their job boils down to a single task: Ensure that the portfolio can deliver funds to the organization in the short term, without unintentionally spending down principal over the long term.

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On A Shoestring

Brown Advisory

Investment committees for endowments and foundations have a wide range of responsibilities, but ultimately their job boils down to a single task: Ensure that the portfolio can deliver funds to the organization in the short term, without unintentionally spending down principal over the long term. FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE.

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Are Alternatives Right for Our Organization?

Brown Advisory

It can also refer to direct investments in privately held companies. Long/Short Hedge Strategies: These strategies can help manage volatility over the course of a market cycle in an underlying asset class (equities, credit). These examples are different approaches hedge funds can take in an effort to deliver diversified outcomes.

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Are Alternatives Right for Our Organization?

Brown Advisory

It can also refer to direct investments in privately held companies. Long/Short Hedge Strategies: These strategies can help manage volatility over the course of a market cycle in an underlying asset class (equities, credit). Flexible portfolio structures (direct, feeder funds, fund-of-funds) to meet the specific client’s situation.

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