Spending Policy and Endowment Sustainability

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The XYZ Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting health initiatives and research. The foundation has a perpetual endowment fund of $150 million, and its investment committee has adopted an asset allocation strategy that prioritizes long-term growth while managing risk effectively. The foundation’s spending policy is to distribute 4% of the fund's average market value each year to support its mission.

Recent discussions among the investment committee members have revolved around the implications of varying portfolio returns on the foundation’s ability to meet its spending policy without eroding its capital base. They are particularly concerned about the impact of market volatility on the fund's long-term financial health.

A spending policy of 4% ensures the endowment will significantly grow over time regardless of portfolio performance.

A 4% spending policy is designed to balance current needs with the long-term sustainability of the endowment.

The investment committee should aim for returns that consistently exceed 4% to maintain the endowment's purchasing power.

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