Finance: Investment philosophy and strategy for the Ford Foundation
1. What investment philosophy and strategy would be wise to best further the goals of the Ford Foundation?
2. Can Ford Foundation investment philosophy differ from that of a manager of a for-profit fund or from that of an individual investor? Explain.
3. Discuss such issues as:
? Attitudes towards risk
? Time horizons
? Market timing
? How your Ford Foundation investment philosophy might differ from that of a manager of a for-profit fund or from that of an individual investor.
4. Discuss any other issues facing those who manage the portfolios of major charitable foundations.