Problem 1. What investment philosophy and strategy would be wise to best further the goals of the Ford Foundation?
Problem 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.
Problem 3. Discuss such issues as:
A. Attitudes towards risk
B. Time horizons
C. Market timing
D. 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.
Problem 4. Discuss any other issues facing those who manage the portfolios of major charitable foundations.