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James Comtois
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Senior Reporter, Institutional Investor
New York
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Biography
James Comtois is a money manager reporter in the New York office. Previously, Mr. Comtois was a reporter for PERE, a division of Private Equity International, which focused on the private equity real estate sector. Before that, he wrote for such publications as Crain's New York Business, National Mortgage News and what was CBS MarketWatch. He has a bachelor's degree in English literature from Boston University.
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By James Comtois Verified| Institutional Investor Verified After decades of outsourcing, a private foundation is managing its portfolio in-house — a rare move among its peers. The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is putting together its investment team — its first since outsourcing its portfolio to Cambridge Associates in 2005. To lead the effort, Knight has hired private family office vets Rebecca Carland as its chief investment officer and Shanna Charles as director of investment operations.
By Stephen Taub Verified, John Crabb Verified, James Comtois Verified| Institutional Investor Verified So much for being uncorrelated to the stock market. Commodity trading advisors, also known as managed futures, mostly posted losses in March amid the global sell-off in stocks. This is not supposed to happen. Several funds have stayed in the black for the year, but many fell more than the stock market.
By John Crabb Verified, James Comtois Verified| Institutional Investor Verified sarayut Thaneerat/Getty Images Tiger Cubs and their offspring enjoyed mixed success in March. But they still mostly managed to beat the S&P 500 in what wound up being a losing month for the index. What’s more, most of the felines continued to outperform the broad market indices for the quarter thanks in large part to their short books, underscoring their ability to live up to the “hedge fund” moniker. To continue reading, subscribe now to Premium Journalism. Already a subscriber? login.
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Institutional Investor
Institutional Investor is a prominent global organization that connects key participants in the financial markets, particularly those managing and allocating substantial capital. With nearly 60 years of experience, it has significantly influenced asset management and financial markets by providing essential insights, community, and partnerships. The company organizes over 40 events annually in various countries, promoting networking and knowledge sharing among industry leaders. It offers market intelligence services that enhance clients' visibility and competitive edge. Institutional Investor also features a digital platform that connects members with global audiences and elevates industry thought leaders by providing actionable insights for asset managers and allocators. With a community of over 900 allocator organizations representing $93 trillion in assets, the company attracts more than 11,000 attendees to its events each year and maintains a strong online presence.
New York, United States
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Founded: 1967