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Mentioned in 11 episodes
Pioneering portfolio management
An Unconventional Approach to Institutional Investment, Fully Revised and Updated
Book • 2000
This book provides a comprehensive guide for actively managed investment portfolios, drawing from David F. Swensen's experience as Yale's Chief Investment Officer.
It outlines an unconventional approach to institutional investment, focusing on non-traditional assets such as private equity and venture capital.
Swensen offers insights into asset allocation, risk management, selecting investment advisers, and navigating market pitfalls.
The book is filled with real-world examples and strategies that have contributed to Yale's endowment's remarkable annualized returns of 16.
2 percent.
It outlines an unconventional approach to institutional investment, focusing on non-traditional assets such as private equity and venture capital.
Swensen offers insights into asset allocation, risk management, selecting investment advisers, and navigating market pitfalls.
The book is filled with real-world examples and strategies that have contributed to Yale's endowment's remarkable annualized returns of 16.
2 percent.
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Mentioned in 11 episodes
Mentioned by Dave Swenson in his book, Pioneering Portfolio Management, highlighting the importance of independent investment decisions.

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Behind The Memo: On Bubble Watch
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when discussing the importance of understanding market demand before launching a new fund.


James Clarke

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James Clarke – Building Enduring Partnerships at Blue Owl (EP.445)
Mentioned by Barton Biggs in a book report, introducing 

to David Swenson's work.


Amy Falls

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Amy Falls – From Bonds to Boards to Leading Northwestern (Capital Allocators, EP.316)
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when discussing his experience and insights from his conversations with various investors.


Ted Seides

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Ted Seides – Insights on investing and podcasting (Capital Allocators, EP.269)
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as a book offering insights into investment strategies that differ from common interpretations of the Yale Model.


Ted Seides

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WTT: The Real Yale Model
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in the discussion of endowment strategies.


William Green

Adam Shapiro

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RWH048: Betting Billions On Outlier Talent w/ Adam Shapiro
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as a book outlining his successful alternative investing strategies.

Mark Higgins

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Financial History’s Biggest Lessons and How Past Crashes Can Guide Your Investing with Mark Higgins (EP.204)
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, referencing his use of the phrase "uncomfortably idiosyncratic positions."


Howard Marks

Think smarter, not harder with Howard Marks
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as a guide for institutional investment.


Stan Miranda

Stan Miranda – Modern Endowment Model at Partners Capital (EP.334)
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while discussing the history of the endowment model and its origins.


John Bowman

S2 | Episode 5: The Evolving Asset Owner - New Tools for a New Regime with Molly Murphy and Scott Chan
Mentioned as a must-read book for anyone entering endowment foundation management.

Uncompensated Risks in VC | Wendy Li | Superclusters | S5E12
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as a guide for institutional investing.


Stan Miranda

2023 Top Episode #4: Stan Miranda – Modern Endowment Model at Partners Capital, EP.334
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as a seminal work on portfolio management, inspired by ![undefined]()

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Ted Seides

Charles Ellis

[REPLAY] Charley Ellis – Multiple Ways to Win (Capital Allocators, EP.08)
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as his mentor during his time at the Yale Endowment.


Ted Seides

TIP343: How to Invest like the Best w/ Ted Seides
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as the author of a seminal book on portfolio management.


Jason Calacanis

E1126: Capital Allocators Host Ted Seides goes deep on endowments, LP turnover, public/private market insights, ESG investing & more
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, as a book he was reading to try and get money from Yale Endowment.


Stan Miranda

Stan Miranda - Bain Meets the Yale Model at Partners Capital