Howard University

Generated outreach message alignment report
1. You actively allocate to hedge funds and accept monthly-to-annual liquidity with 45–90 day notice periods.
Our high-conviction hedge fund structure with periodic liquidity aligns with your accepted redemption cadence for alternatives.
Evidence
“Hedge funds(a) $ 77,227 $ 157 Monthly- Annually 45-90 days”
2. You look for hedge funds that target superior risk‑adjusted returns and long‑term capital appreciation.
Our concentrated, best‑ideas approach is built to deliver strong risk‑adjusted returns over full cycles.
Evidence
“(a) Hedge Funds: The objective of the hedge funds is to generate superior risk-adjusted returns on its assets, maximize total return on investments and achieve long-term capital appreciation.”
3. You explicitly prioritize diversification/low correlation and assess each investment’s role in the total portfolio.
Our low‑correlation return profile is designed to complement existing exposures and reduce overall portfolio risk.
Evidence
“The investment strategy is to invest in asset classes that are negatively correlated to minimize overall risk in the portfolio.” “(d) The role of an investment/action in context of the entire portfolio”
4. You place greater emphasis on global public equity within a diversified program.
Our global mandate and ability to invest internationally (including EM) aligns with your emphasis on global public equities.
Evidence
“The University targets a diversified asset allocation which places greater emphasis on global public equity-based investments complimented by private markets, real estate and fixed income strategies to achieve its long-term return objectives within prudent risk constraints.”
5. You maintain a dedicated emerging markets equity sleeve.
We can contribute targeted, high‑conviction EM exposure within your broader global equity allocation.
Evidence
“Emerging Markets Equity — % 1.1 %”
6. You invest through external managers and NAV‑priced commingled vehicles (CCTs, hedge funds, LPs).
As an entrepreneurial, owner‑managed fund offered via a standard NAV‑based vehicle, our structure fits your implementation preferences.
Evidence
“Amounts held in the endowment fund or by investment managers are classified as investments rather than cash and cash equivalents.” “These investments are reported at the Net Asset Value (NAV), as provided by the fund managers.” “Common/Collective Trusts (CCTs): The University invests a portion of its assets in common collective trusts...”
7. You evaluate performance over rolling 5–7‑year periods and use a total‑return framework to exceed distribution needs.
Our long track record and focus on compounding over multi‑year horizons align with your evaluation and spending objectives.
Evidence
“endowment assets are invested through a diversified investment program designed to exceed the risk-adjusted performance of the market benchmark representative of each asset class over rolling five-to-seven-year periods.” “Howard’s objective, over time, is to obtain an average total real rate of return (inflation adjusted) that exceeds its targeted distribution amount over rolling five-to-seven-year periods.”
8. You are open to flexible, unconstrained hedge fund strategies (e.g., long/short equity, event‑driven, distressed, credit opportunities).
Our high‑conviction, concentrated long/short approach can plug into the flexible, alpha‑seeking sleeve you already employ.
Evidence
“This objective is achieved through a diversified mix of strategies including long/short equity, event driven, distressed securities and credit opportunities.”