Department of Finance Conference 2004 | Lundquist College of Business

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16Jan

Oregon MBA Specialization Series: Finance and Securities Analysis at Online

Why specialize? The ability to be an expert in a particular area is increasingly valuable. For many companies, hiring an MBA with a specialized focus can provide a competitive...
16Jan

Business English Practice Circle at Lillis Business Complex

Learn about U.S. business culture, meet friends and professionals, and practice your English every Thursday from 4:00-5:00 p.m., weeks 2-8.
16Jan

MS in Finance Info Session for Economics Majors and Minors at Prince Lucien Campbell Hall (PLC)

Do you have an Economics major or minor? Considering a career in finance? Join the University of Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business for an upcoming info session and learn...
16Jan

Vetwork PDX - Oregon Executive MBA Networking Event at 109 NW Naito

The staff of Oregon Executive MBA is excited to partner with Vetwork PDX on a January networking event designed for the veteran community. Admissions staff as well as veteran...
16Jan

Business Honors Information Session at Lillis Business Complex

Learn more about the Business Honors Program at our final information session before applications are due.
16Jan

Oregon Blockchain Meeting at Lillis Business Complex

Join us at our first meeting of winter term to meet the team and discuss relevant current events in the blockchain space!
16Jan

Warsaw Sports Business Club Presents Garret Osumah at Lillis Business Complex

Join the Warsaw Sports Business Club for our first meeting of 2019 featuring guest speaker Garret Osumah. Garret is the executive director of Athletes Without Borders, a...
17Jan

Portland Business Alliance Lunch with Leaders with OMSI President Nancy Stueber at 109 NW Naito

Oregon Executive MBA is proud to partner with the Portland Business Alliance on this roundtable business luncheon. Nancy Stueber is the president of the Oregon Museum of...
17Jan

Lunch and Learn: Oregon Saves at Chiles

Please join members of the Lundquist College of Business for a lunch chat about Oregon Saves, a revolutionary policy decision in retirement planning. In 2017, Oregon became...
18Jan

January 2019 TGIPDX

The Warsaw Sports Business Club's monthly visit to Portland. Companies are TBD.

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Session 1

Do shareholders' preferences affect their funds' management? Evidence from the cross section of shareholders and funds

Susan Christoffersen, McGill University and CIRANO
Christopher Geczy, University of Pennsylvania
David Musto, University of Pennsylvania
Adam Reed, University of North Carolina

Discussant: Bob McDonald, Northwestern University

15 minute break

Does alpha really matter? Evidence from mutual fund incubation, termination, and manager change

Richard Evans, Boston College

Discussant: Diane Del Guercio, University of Oregon

15 minute break

The ABCs of mutual funds: a natural experiment on fund flows and performance

Vikram Nanda, University of Michigan
Jay Wang, University of Michigan
Lu Zheng, University of Michigan

Discussant: Jeff Pontiff, Boston College