Colleges could go tuition-free if their endowment-fund managers just invested in this stock index

A recent study suggests that college endowment managers underperform buy-and-hold investors in the S&P 500 index, potentially due to complex investment strategies and high fees. This could have significant implications for colleges considering tuition-free models, as endowment funds could be invested in a low-cost index to generate higher returns. The study highlights the benefits of a simple, long-term investment approach.