Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York serve as the governing board of Columbia University, an Ivy League research university located in New York, NY. The institution's endowment and investment assets are managed by the Columbia Investment Management Company, a wholly owned subsidiary established in 2002. Columbia is one of the largest and most well-endowed universities in the United States, serving students, scholars, and researchers worldwide. The university and its investment office employ thousands of individuals across its academic, administrative, and investment functions.
Investment Strategy
Columbia Investment Management Company employs a diversified, long-term investment strategy across global equities, fixed income, absolute return strategies, private equity, and real assets. With a perpetual investment horizon supported by stable endowment spending rules, the firm is positioned to take advantage of illiquidity and complexity premiums in alternative assets. Oversight includes a strong focus on risk management, transparency, and socially responsible investing, guided by both internal investment professionals and the university’s Advisory Committee on Socially Responsible Investing. The firm aims to preserve and grow the University's endowment to support academic, research, and institutional priorities.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (9)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR | 99.50% | $687.4M | 1,112,613 | $585.27 | $617.85 | +$66.9M |
V VIGL | VIGIL NEUROSCIENCE INC | 0.22% | $1.5M | 192,973 | $1.70 | $7.95 | +$1.2M |
H HEI-A | HEICO CORP NEW | 0.12% | $824.6K | 3,187 | $258.75 | $258.75 | +$824.6K |
S SRZN | SURROZEN INC | 0.06% | $428.5K | 47,930 | $14.35 | $8.94 | -$130.4K |
Q QTTB | Q32 BIO INC | 0.03% | $199.5K | 133,903 | $3.44 | $1.49 | -$21.4K |