Asset Allocation Strategy
The asset allocation strategy for the Community Foundation of Central Illinois is as follows:
Target Allocation
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Includes the Following Equity Investments: |
60% |
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Domestic Large Cap Equities |
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Domestic Small/Mid Cap Equities |
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International Equities |
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Includes the Following Fixed Income Investments: |
40% |
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Government and Corporate Bonds and other Fixed Income Investments |
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Cash |
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Investment Strategy for Endowed Funds
The investment strategy of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois Endowment is to emphasize total return; that is, the aggregate return from capital appreciation and dividend and interest income.
The primary objective for the investment management of endowed assets shall be to emphasize long-term growth of principal while avoiding risk. Short-term volatility will be tolerated to the extent that it is consistent with the volatility of a comparable market index.
Investment Results
The chart below illustrates the Community Foundation of Central Illinois’ quarterly investment performance.
Time Weighted Returns |
1st Qtr |
2nd Qtr |
3rd Qtr |
4th Qtr |
YTD |
1 Yr |
3 Yrs |
5 Yrs |
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Portfolio Return (annualized, Net of Fees) |
-1.19 |
-1.19 |
13.45 |
11.15 |
6.22 |
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CFCI Policy Benchmark (annualized) |
-1.31 |
-1.31 |
14.06 |
11.06 |
5.69 |
The CFCI Policy Benchmark consists of 30% S&P 500, 15% Russell 2000 Small Cap Index, 15% MSCI EAFE Index, and 40% Barclays Aggregate Bond Index, rebalanced and compounded monthly.