Villanova University

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1. You already allocate to hedge funds alongside public equities.
We run a concentrated, high-conviction hedge fund with a low-correlation return profile and a long track record—designed to complement existing alternatives sleeves.
Evidence
“Villanova University Endowment's investment portfolio is valued at over $766.90 million, with investments in domestic and international equity, fixed income, hedge fund, private equity, and cash.”
2. Your policy emphasizes a long-term horizon and infrequent strategic changes.
Our owner-managed firm invests with multi-year timeframes and a concentrated best-ideas approach, supported by a long track record—well-suited for patient, durable partnerships.
Evidence
“The Endowment’s asset allocation reflects the long-term investment horizon of the University.” “The asset allocation is reviewed annually by the Investment Committee, but due to the long term nature of the Endowment, changes to the framework are expected to be infrequent.”
3. You invest globally across domestic and international equities.
We run a global mandate with the ability to source ideas internationally (including emerging markets when appropriate), offering diversified alpha beyond U.S.-only exposures.
Evidence
“Villanova University Endowment's investment portfolio is valued at over $766.90 million, with investments in domestic and international equity, fixed income, hedge fund, private equity, and cash.”
4. Your investments are guided by USCCB Catholic social investment guidelines.
We can accommodate USCCB-aligned exclusions and stewardship within a concentrated, high-conviction portfolio without diluting return objectives.
Evidence
“The CSRPV conducts its activities in accordance with the investment guidelines issued by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.”
5. You prioritize responsible shareholder engagement and proxy voting.
As active owners in our long positions, we can align proxy voting and engagement practices with your standards while maintaining a differentiated, low-correlation return profile.
Evidence
“The CSRPV guides Villanova in exercising its rights as a shareholder to vote in a socially responsible manner.”
6. You are engaged in sustainable investing but maintain a pragmatic, flexible approach (IEN member; sustainable fund; no formal policy; not PRI; no divestment goal).
Our entrepreneurial firm integrates material ESG risks and can tailor Catholic- and values-aligned screens without requiring a rigid external framework—keeping the focus on long-term returns.
Evidence
“IEN Member (2016)” “Sustainable Investment Fund: Yes” “Sustainable Investment Policy: No” “Principles for Responsible Investment: No” “Divestment Goal: No”
7. You evaluate results against a composite, dynamic benchmark that mirrors actual asset allocation.
We can frame our low-correlation, absolute-return profile in the context of your composite benchmark and report contribution to portfolio-level diversification.
Evidence
“The dynamic benchmark reflects the composite-weighted benchmark rebalanced to reflect actual asset allocation.”