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The Brandes Center's Video Gallery is a collection of videos showcasing the Center's initiatives, thought-provoking discussions, and research summaries designed to engage, challenge, and inspire practitioners to think beyond conventional boundaries.

Featured Video: Endowment Model Discussion

Amid rising interest rates and an uncertain market environment, investors may be wondering about how best to position their portfolios to reach long-term goals.
Bob Maynard advocates a simple approach largely centered on publicly traded stocks and bonds. Steve McCourt contends the “Endowment Model” offers a better alternative given its reliance on less-liquid securities such as private equity and debt, hedge funds, real assets and/or alternatives.
Our panelists debate aspects of each approach and share specific tactics for portfolio construction.