Washington University Reaps ‘Game-Changing’ 65% Endowment Gain
- Global stocks, private investments drive record results
- College funds expected to post strong returns for fiscal 2021
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Washington University in St. Louis reported a 65% return for its endowment in fiscal 2021, driven by strong gains in global equities and private investments.
That added $5.7 billion to the fund, which was valued at a record $15.3 billion for the year ended June 30, the school said in an emailed statement Monday.