Q3 2021 Update / October 4, 2021
Investment Update
After reaching an all-time high during the quarter, U.S. equities in the S&P 500 Index retreated (4.7%) in September but remained slightly positive for the quarter. Global equities saw similar declines in September. Contributing to the decline were continued inflation concerns and the Fed’s plans to begin tapering its bond buying stimulus efforts, supply chain issues related to COVID, China Evergrande Group’s financial troubles, and rising bond yields adversely affected valuations of technology companies.
U.S. stocks in the S&P 500 gained 0.6% for the quarter. Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 were down 4.4% for the quarter. International developed stocks in the MSCI EAFE Index were down 0.5% for the quarter. The Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index gained 0.1% for the quarter.
Benchmark performance comparisons will be available later this month once the Lipper Median returns are released.
Online Giving
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Online Account Statements
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September 30, 2021 Performance
Qtr
1 Year
3 Years
Diversified Income Fund
(1.5%)
18.9%
10.7%
Endowment Investment Fund
(1.5%)
18.9%
10.7%
Fixed Income Fund
(0.2%)
1.8%
5.7%
Notes: Historical returns are time-weighted and net of all fees. Returns greater than one year are annualized. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.