Investing
What is Williams’ edge?
Many of our investment managers talk about their “edge” in investing: what makes them unique and gives them a differentiated view from the rest of the pack. So what is our edge at Williams? Time and again, we come back to our long-term focus, our dedicated team of professionals, the size of our endowment, and the Williams network.
Long-Term Focus
Williams’ long-term focus allows the Investment Pool to benefit from investment opportunities which have a long investment horizon, such as venture capital, buyouts, real estate, and some hedge fund investments.
Dedicated Team of Professionals
Our experienced team of investment and operations professionals identify completely with the mission of the college and focus exclusively on creating value for Williams and generating performance that will allow the mission of Williams to thrive.
Endowment Size
Williams is a modestly sized investor in the universe of institutional investors. We see it as a strength. Our relatively smaller size allows us access to investment managers with different scale (both funds large and small, as well as newer and established managers).
The Williams Network
The edge that the Williams community contributes to the Investment Pool can’t be understated. Advisory Committee members, Investment Committee members, and others in the Williams network provide us with sound advice, interesting ideas, introductions to managers that are difficult to access, and ongoing support.
We work hard every day to develop and implement Williams’ investment edge all while continuing to explore new investment landscapes, source interesting ideas, and work to achieve our risk and return objectives to support the college.