Cambridge Associates

We produce dozens of proprietary research reports each year for the exclusive benefit of our clients.

Is the "Hedge Fund Business Model" Broken?

Published in January 2009, this paper examined the case for continued allocations to hedge fund managers, discussing recent historical context, 2008 performance, and the rapidly shifting competitive landscape in the industry. Abstract
Endowment Management: Key Questions

Effective endowment management requires the asking and answering of many key questions; this abstract of our Endowment Management report highlights the major questions investors should ask as a kind of checklist for investment committees. Synopsis
Liquidity Considerations in Today's Environment

The severity of the recent market decline has dramatically decreased liquidity for many types of investments, making it important for all investors to conduct a detailed study of their sources of and needs for cash, but particularly so those with large alternative asset portfolios and inflexible spending needs. Synopsis
Asset Allocation in the Current Environment: The Eye of the Storm

Released in April 2008, this paper highlighted our view that while markets might rally over the coming months, the hurricane of deleveraging was far from over. Synopsis
Investing in Clean Energy and Technology

Investments in clean energy and technology present an opportunity that could potentially offer lower correlation to and different risk characteristics than traditional investments, but given the diverse range of investment opportunities, manager selection is critical. Synopsis