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Cornell University's Endowment Thrives with Strong 10% Returns

6/15/2025

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Cornell University's endowment, under the guidance of CIO Ken Miranda, stands resilient with a $10.7 billion portfolio, thriving in a robust secondaries market while others struggle with liquidity. Its equity allocation has risen to 57%, resulting in impressive returns of 8.7% over one year and 10% over five years, showcasing its strong performance.

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Cornell University's endowment, under the guidance of CIO Ken Miranda, stands resilient with a $10.7 billion portfolio, thriving in a robust secondaries market while others struggle with liquidity. Its equity allocation has risen to 57%, resulting in impressive returns of 8.7% over one year and 10% over five years, showcasing its strong performance.