When it comes to college prestige, Ivy League schools often sit at or near the top of the pecking order. In exchange for a small fortune -- as of the 2022-2023 academic year, annual tuition and fees were in the neighborhood of $60,000 for Ivy League schools -- applicants are promised a top-notch education and the chance to land a well-paying job upon graduation. While it's debatable which Ivy League school is "best" based on education, what isn't up for argument is which of these Ivy League universities has the biggest treasure chest.
As of the end of fiscal 2023 (June 30, 2023), Harvard University's endowment stood at $50.7 billion. This endowment has been built up over the years through a combination of generous donations and various investments overseen by the independent Harvard Management Company (HMC).
With a boatload of capital at its disposal, HMC has certainly spread Harvard's wealth around. This leading endowment is invested in private equity, bonds, natural resources, real estate, hedge funds, and even individual stocks. No later than 45 calendar days following the end to a quarter, institutional money managers with at least $100 million in assets under management are required to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
A 13F provides an under-the-hood snapshot of what Wall Street's greatest investment minds bought and sold in the latest quarter. Since HMC is overseeing well over $100 million in invested assets, it's required to show investors wha.