Harvard University fund sells all Israel holdings

[WildspitzE]

What do they know that we don't (is it war with Iran or something re: Israel's economy)? or is it purely political?

till we get a tinfoil hat emoticon:

http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/glob...did=1000581912

[thriftyandboringinohio]

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I try to stay sane and calm and avoid tinfoil hat conspiracy theories.
None the less, if it's true that's a damn interesting little fact and thanks for posting it.

[herbkarajan]

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they got crushed on their investments in '08, so perhaps they can be used as a contrarian indicator, let's see what they got:

" largest holdings, each worth $295 million, are in iShares ETFs, one on Chinese equities, and the other on emerging markets. Harvard also owns $181 million in a Brazilian ETF."

hmm

in 2008 they had:
"Harvard and Yale University -- which hasn't disclosed its endowment's recent performance -- pioneered an investment approach that de-emphasized U.S. stocks and bonds and placed large sums in more exotic and illiquid investments, including timberland, real estate and private-equity funds. That strategy, which was widely copied, helped the schools avoid significant losses after the technology boom ended in 2000."

alternatively, perhaps China/emerging markets do well vs US (dollar devaluation/bubble), then China crashes

[WildspitzE]

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they got crushed on their investments in '08, so perhaps they can be used as a contrarian indicator, let's see what they got:

yes, a much talked about performance. however, and per ej, the current debacle wasn't triggered by the feds. the insiders didn't have the edge they depend on, and consequently most got caught with their pants down. including harvard.

i am not really curious about what they are investing their excess liquidity in.

i was more curious about the absolute short on israeli companies.

if it's political, then i really don't care.

if it's a decision rooted in fundamental / technical analysis then i may be curious, but i don't think they are the best traders, so eh.

but if it's because they believe that war is coming, then that interests me.

why?

because going to war is an insider decision.

perhaps that their other positions aren't higher in oil or gold (things that may do well initially if war is declared is a sign that it's probably one of the earlier two, but again, they aren't the best)

[jtabeb]

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That's the Obama emoticon from the Mad Magazine cover story on his first 100 days. (Not judging mind you, just placing the pic)

[Serge_Tomiko]

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What do they know that we don't (is it war with Iran or something re: Israel's economy)? or is it purely political?

till we get a tinfoil hat emoticon:

http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/glob...did=1000581912

Despite the fact Harvard is essentially a Jewish educational institution, hostility to Israel is very fashionable as it is the one anti-liberal place that thus far is above reproach in most mainstream circles.. This was undoubtedly a protest of sorts. I wouldn't worry. If you follow the mad world of Harvard, you'll notice this stuff quite frequently.

[jtabeb]

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Despite the fact Harvard is essentially a Jewish educational institution, .

Wow, That's right out of the movie "Game Show".

[Serge_Tomiko]

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Wow, That's right out of the movie "Game Show".

I'm not sure what the movie is, but this particular fact is pretty well known. Everything from The Bell Curve to recent articles lamenting Jewish enrollment dropping below 20% at Princeton have discussed it.

What is not well known to readers outside of the northeast and New York City in particular is a large conflict between the leftist nature of these universities and such proclivities amongst American Jews and Zionists. Even here in New York City, it is quite fashionable for many intellectual Jews to advocate disinvestment from Israel from many institutions. The point is that not all Jews are Zionists, and many oppose Zionism rather intensely.

[jtabeb]

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"I'm not sure what the movie is, but this particular fact is pretty well known. Everything from The Bell Curve to recent articles lamenting Jewish enrollment dropping below 20% at Princeton have discussed it. "

I know Serge, I was just commenting on the duality present, which was also commented on in the movie. (Related to the overreprensentation of a minority population in the make-up of the Ivy League student population, and the perseptitions related therein). That's all.

[WildspitzE]

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Update:
Harvard insists Israeli shares sale not driven by boycott: Routine financial decision, says university spokesman, but pro-Palestinians claim Gaza aid conflict behind move

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010...s-sale-boycott

[Vigilant Prophet]

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They do know something. They know Netayanhu (sp) is going to give green light to a
pre-emptive strike, which will result is substantial retaliation by the Arab world resulting
in impaired earnings of Israeli industry as everyone stays home dodging rocketsn

[GRG55]

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They do know something. They know Netayanhu (sp) is going to give green light to a
pre-emptive strike, which will result is substantial retaliation by the Arab world resulting
in impaired earnings of Israeli industry as everyone stays home dodging rocketsn

Pre-emptive strike on who in "the Arab world" pray tell...

[touchring]

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Pre-emptive strike on who in "the Arab world" pray tell...

How I see it is there are only 3 options.

1. Have a conventional strike now
2. Have a nuclear strike in the future
3. Jews abandon israel and all migrate to the USA

[GRG55]

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you either have a conventional strike now, or have a nuclear strike in the future. so it is either one.

Once again, pre-emptive strike on WHO??

[touchring]

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Once again, pre-emptive strike on WHO??

That leaves only option 3, Jews abandon israel and all migrate to the USA.

Which I think isn't such a bad thing after all?