Can investors capture market returns and harvest tax losses amid periods of high volatility? Find out how the markets in 2020 and in 2008 provide guidance for beneficial tax management during a crisis.
With the growing popularity of market-based or market-inspired solutions to addressing some of society’s biggest problems, philanthropy and private equity are no longer distant worlds. Today, the idea of venture philanthropy has become more widespread. How can donors—who are feeling the urgency of positive impatience—take a ventur...
There is a growing realization among impact investors and those who seek to influence society that they can use more of their assets to complement and even accelerate their social impact goals. This guide provides the tools to develop and execute a tailored impact investing strategy. It offers an objective, agenda-free resource that will inspire re...
Will the Vatican’s “clean and renewable” energy announcement impact fossil fuel investors? Learn more about the changes to Catholic investing, including how the three priniciples of doing no harm, active corporation participation, and positive strategies can address the market realities.
Dealing with COVID-19 remains an uphill slog. However, markets have demonstrated a mixture of confidence and belief. But a V-shaped recovery is not expected. For an investor, this means being realistic about return expectations while being aware of the long-term issues underpinning markets. Inside this report we look at the economic outlook as glob...
Despite hard times for the broader economy, investors fared surprisingly well throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. What should they do now that the big R has arrived?
There are parallels between the economic impact of COVID-19 and that of the 1918 flu pandemic—but how do they stack up from a market perspective?
How much to spend is an essential question for foundations, and one of the most complex, particularly in moments of change or turmoil. This Strategy Guide invites you to reflect more deeply on how your foundation chooses to balance four factors—purpose, conditions and trends, time horizons, and assets for mission—especially in times of ...
Diversity of perspective is a key element in deciding how to balance business risks and opportunities. For investors, companies, and employees alike, diversity makes a difference—but it takes data to know how much work is ahead. When data is available and accessible, companies manage the issue more closely and show some progress. Compani...
Nonprofit endowments and philanthropic foundations are increasingly interested in how their investment practices can be aligned with the institution's mission, values, and goals. One way to do that is impact investing, which is a process designed to align environmental, social, governance and faith-based goals with an investment portfolio. As i...
The COVID-19 epidemic has shown the effectiveness of home-working and has disrupted traditional work methods, accelerating the deployment of remote working. Will this lead to a downward trend on the office market? In this podcast, an analysis of various factors reveals insights gleaned from a case study on the Paris region.
Society is facing an unprecedented time of anxiety, and more now than ever, families of wealth are concerned about both their financial and personal well-being. A panel of experts share their insights on how advisors can help their family clients find balance during unbalanced times and establish calm—from updating the estate plan to easing t...
In this webcast, Cambridge Associates thought leaders discuss the current state of real assets markets and how they are positioning portfolios for the long-term. With an insider’s view, they share their investment process across real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources. They cover the risks in the marketplace and the bright spots go...
Most teenagers have heard that investing early in life is a way to build wealth over time. They've most likely heard that buying stocks is a common way to invest. In this video, they learn what stocks are and how they are sold and purchased. They will also discover the benefits that stocks offer to investors.
When it comes to responsible investing, a simple checklist can do wonders. It can help investors move beyond intent to action and finally find the right stock or bond portfolio. This checklist includes four easy steps and begins with investors listing their concerns.