About the Book: Pioneering Portfolio Management
In his fourteen years as Yales chief investment officer, David Swensen has
revolutionised management of the universitys investment portfolio. By relying on
nonconventional assets, including private equity and venture capital, Swensen
has achieved a remarkable annualised return of 16.2 percent, which has added
more than $2 billion to Yales endowment. With his exceptional performance record
prompting many other institutional portfolio managers to emulate his approach,
Dr. Swensen has long been besieged by professionals in the field to write a book
articulating his philosophy and strategies of portfolio management. Pioneering
Portfolio Managementprovides a road map for creating a successful investment
programme. Informed by Swensens