Mutual Fund and Hedge Fund Research

This is a doctoral level course introducing students to current theoretical and empirical research on
delegated portfolio management, in particular on mutual funds and hedge funds. It covers classic
questions like the role of mutual funds/hedge funds in equilibrium, how mutual funds and hedge funds
perform, what matters to investors, how managers behave and respond to incentives, and what policies
fund families follow. It also covers important and recent industry trends like the active vs. passive
investing debate and ESG investing with funds.

Registration Deadline: May 4, 2025