FYI: The investment successes of the Yale Endowment led many other endowments, foundations and even high-net-worth individuals to consider adopting the so-called "Yale Model." The model included a focus on alternative investments and attempts to capture the liquidity premium available in illiquid investments, such as private equity and hedge funds.
Regards,
Ted
http://www.etf.com/sections/index-investor-corner/swedroe-be-leery-hedge-funds