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About
David Ewart is a Portfolio Manager at the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation (Austin, TX), overseeing public markets allocations for one of the largest and most sophisticated public endowments in the United States. In his current role, he is responsible for portfolio management of public equity and fixed income, with a particular focus on strategy selection, manager oversight, and risk analysis within those asset classes.
Ewart's investment expertise includes work in public equities, fixed income, and alternatives, with most recent emphasis in U.S. and global equities as well as multi-manager solutions. Prior to his current role, he served as Investment Analyst at the Texas Permanent School Fund, supporting the team in research, due diligence, and portfolio construction for a diverse array of public market investments. Earlier in his career, he was Director of Research for the Research and Strategy Group at Robertson Stephens Advisors LLC, where he led investment strategy and conducted in-depth market research.
He holds a B.A. in Economics from Williams College, reflecting his strong analytical foundation and expertise in economic theory and quantitative analysis. David Ewart is recognized for his rigorous research capabilities and for delivering robust investment recommendations that support the School Fund’s long-term objectives in public markets, with particular strength in public equities and manager selection.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Permanent School Fund | Portfolio Manager | Feb 2022 to Present | — |
| Texas Permanent School Fund | Investment Analyst | Nov 2017 to Feb 2022 | Perform investment research and due diligence for the $3.5 billion Absolute Return Strategies portfolio. |
| Robertson Stephens Advisors LLC | Director of Research - Research and Strategy Group | May 2014 to Jan 2015 | Implement research and investment agenda for an innovative wealth management firm. Optimize Asset Allocation models for customizable portfolios across a comprehensive platform of investment solutions.... |
| Mesirow Advanced Strategies | Senior Research Analyst | Jan 2004 to Apr 2014 | Conducted investment due diligence for $14 billion portfolio of Hedge Funds. Advised Investment Committee on sourcing and monitoring complex hedge fund strategies, portfolio allocations and risk manag... |
Education
Williams College
B.A., Economics
1998 — 2002
Skills & Expertise
Others at Texas Permanent School Fund Corp. (29)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Analyst | Buda, TX , United States | |
| Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Investment Officer | Austin, TX , United States | |
| Investment Officer | Austin, TX , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager | Austin, TX , United States | |
| Senior Investment Officer | Austin, TX , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager - Private Equity | Austin, TX , United States | |
M Michael Hu | Senior Investment Officer | Houston, TX , United States |
| Sr. Investment Officer - Macroeconomics | Austin, TX , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager - Private Equity | Austin, TX , United States | |
| Investment Officer | Austin, TX , United States |