Endowment Indextm Q2 2018 Performance Update

APPLETON, Wis., July 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Endowment Indextm calculated by Nasdaq OMX® (Symbol: ENDOW) declined 0.41% (on a total return basis) for the quarter ended June 30, 2018.   This compares to the S&P 500, which gained 3.43% for the same period.  Year-to-date, the Index has declined 0.77%, which compares to the S&P 500, which has gained 2.65% thus far in 2018.

The primary thematic economic news of the second quarter, including a strong U.S. economy, rising domestic interest rates, global trade protectionism, and higher oil prices were reflected in the performance of the index's constituents.  Domestic equities and oil & gas were in focus, while emerging markets, particularly China, a primary target of U.S. tariffs lost favor.

Ten of the Index's nineteen components posted gains during Q2, only four of the index's constituents gained more than one percent.  The best gainers included Commodities-Oil & Gas (+17.20%), Domestic Real Estate (+8.83%), Domestic Equity (+3.90%), and Commodities (2.30%).  Of the 9 components posting declines, emerging Markets-China (-14.19%), Emerging Markets-Equity (-7.76%), Gold (-5.59%) and Emerging Markets-Fixed Income (-4.19%) were the most significant.

The Endowment indextm represents the investable opportunity for managers of portfolios utilizing the Endowment Investment Philosophytm or who otherwise incorporate alternative investments within a comprehensive asset allocation.  The Index provides an objective tool used for portfolio comparison, investment analysis, and research and benchmarking by fiduciaries, trustees, portfolio managers, consultants and advisers to endowments, foundations, trusts, defined benefit/contribution plans and individual investors. 

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