“A hasty divestment brought about by student activists will impact a school’s endowment. While oil stocks have been especially beaten down in 2020 thanks to the struggle of OPEC+ to reach a production agreement and the Coronavirus pandemic destroying a significant chunk of demand, oil companies have traditionally been a steady and dependable stock that pays a significant dividend. Losing such a base means that a portfolio that sensibly balances risk and return can take less risk and, thus, should expect a lower long-run return on its investment.”
NewsJuly 6, 2020
Endowments Divesting of Oil Stocks Threatens The University Mission While Doing Nothing to Reduce Carbon Emissions
“A hasty divestment brought about by student activists will impact a school’s endowment. While oil stocks have been especially beaten down in 2020 thanks to the struggle of OPEC+ to reach a production agreement and the Coronavirus pandemic…
