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Opinion: The Hidden Costs of Indexing Are Hurting Institutions’ Returns

The science of investing has advanced, and institutional investors can get better solutions, argues Joel Schneider of Dimensional. 

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James Comtois

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Bitcoin Treasuries Aren’t Arbitrage —  They’re the Next Endowments

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Surging Fund Flows Can Signal Trouble Ahead

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T Rowe, Goldman Latest to Announce Tie-Up in Bid to Access Retirement Markets            

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PointState Eyes StubHub IPO    

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More Small and Mid-Sized Endowments Expected to Turn to OCIOs Following Tax Overhaul

John Crabb

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Einhorn’s Greenlight Misses the Rally, Again

Stephen Taub

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Private Equity Megadeals Closing In on Record Year

John Crabb

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Texas vs. BlackRock Could Have Implications Beyond ESG

John Crabb

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Why This Former Hedge Fund Partner Is Still Battling D.E. Shaw 

Michelle Celarier

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Private Credit’s Rapid Growth Through BDCs Could Erode Quality, Returns

James Comtois

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Tokenized Equities Push to Go Mainstream — But the Rulebook Isn’t Ready

John Crabb

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Druckenmiller’s Equity Bets Hit Seven-Year Peak

Stephen Taub

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Selective Keeps Its Distance from Risk Assets Amid Strong Bond Yields

James Comtois

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