How Do Investment Factors Reflect Behavioural Finance?

When:  Nov 21, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM (PT)
Associated with  CFA Society Vancouver

Behavioural finance has emerged as a very interesting discipline, casting a psychological lens on human financial decisions.  People often discuss the reasoning underpinning their decisions, but there is ample evidence to suggest there are innate psychological impulses that contribute towards behaviours.

 There is also greater understanding of what drives company performance.  Alpha is an elusive and fleeting concept that is largely determined through clearly defined Factors, ranging from Low Volatility, Dividend (Yield) and Quality to Size, Momentum & Value. 

To what degree does behavioural finance intersect with Factors, explaining why some Factors may trade at a premium, yet still provide outperformance over long term periods?  Will AI applications to investing have any impact on behavioural finance or on Factors, either positive or negative?

Join us to hear our guest speakers discuss these questions and more.

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Suzanne Martin
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