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Harvard’s endowment returns surge on back of AI and SpaceX investments

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Oct 15, 2026· 1 min read
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Key Takeaways
  • • Harvard's endowment gained 27.1%, lifting total assets to $68bn, according to the Financial Times.
  • • The Financial Times attributes the surge in returns to investments in AI and SpaceX.
  • • Private capital holdings rebounded, adding to the endowment's performance.
Summary
Harvard's endowment posted a 27.1% gain, boosting total assets to $68bn, according to the Financial Times. The Financial Times attributes the surge in returns to the endowment's investments in artificial intelligence and SpaceX.

The rebound in private capital holdings also contributed to the fund's performance, as reported by the publication. Further detail on allocations, the period covered, and benchmark comparisons was not available in the reporting reviewed.

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