Harvard University endowment increased to 68 billion USD, reaching a five-year high, benefiting from investments in SpaceX and others

Harvard University's annual financial report shows that the university's endowment fund grew by 27.1% in fiscal year 2026, marking the strongest investment return performance in five years. The total size of the fund is now close to $68 billion.

Harvard University's Chief Financial Officer Ritu Kalra and Financial Officer Timothy Barakett wrote in the annual report: "This return will enhance the endowment fund's ability to support the university's long-term development. Strong investment returns will gradually support Harvard University's various initiatives through future fund allocations."

In the second quarter 13F holdings report submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Harvard University disclosed that it holds $2.2 billion worth of shares in SpaceX, making it the largest single holding by market value in the endowment fund, followed by TSMC, with a holding value of just under $350 million. Previously, it was reported that Harvard University's fund had disclosed investments in cryptocurrency as early as 2018.