CFA Program information session for students of the School Economics program.
Rodney N. Sullivan spoke at the University of Navarra on systematic risk and how to improve portfolio performance.
degree program Rodney N. Sullivan, director Publications and publisher of the Financial Analysts Journal, explained to the students of School of Economics and Business Studies the importance in the world of financial analysis of the CFA(Chartered Financial Analysts) certification, an appropriate step for those who have thought of developing their professional career in the areas of management of assets, investment analysis and advice, and investment banking. He also discussed the perception of risk by the markets and how it has evolved during the crisis.
Rodney N. Sullivan also participated in a seminar of research for teachers, where he spoke on two papers: 'How index trading increases market vulnerability' and 'Risk-based dynamic asset allocation with extreme tails and correlation'.
On the one hand, he addressed how the growth of passive investment strategies and ETS (Exchange Traded Funds) has contributed to an increase in systematic risk, as these subject tactics lead to an increase in correlation between assets, communality, and a very similar level of exhibition . On the other hand, the speaker presented a proposal to improve portfolio performance through asset selection using market risk predictions.
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What is CFA Institute
CFA Institute was formed in the United States in 1947 as an international, not-for-profit association of investment professionals. CFA Institute focuses on specific activities in the financial world, with particular emphasis on asset management and financial analysis, with an emphasis on the integration of the various disciplines and practical applications.? More information about CFA Institute
What is the CFA Program
The CFA Program is a study program staff for investment professionals. The Program requires approve three exams. Once passed, and based on the fulfillment of a series of professional and ethical requirements , the candidate obtains the CFA designation. More information on the CFA designation
What is the accreditation CFA
Since its inception in 1963, the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation has become the accreditation most internationally recognized designation to practice in the global investment field. The Master's Degree in Banking and Financial Regulation offers guidance to prepare for levels I and II of the accreditation CFA.? Read more about the course
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| Rodney N. Sullivan is director Publications and publisher of the Financial Analysts Journal. |
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Brief biography of Rodney N. Sullivan
Currently, he is chiefly responsible for the publishing house and strategic direction for a suite of publications directed towards investment professionals. He has served as publisher on several books for investment professionals and has written articles published in various scholarly journals, magazines and newspapers. He also regularly speaks before industry groups on a variety of investment management topics. Rodney is a member of the CFA Institute Investment Committee with oversight responsibility for the organization's investments.
Previously, Mr. Sullivan, filled a key leadership role as director of research and portfolio manager in the Investment Division of Trigon Healthcare, Inc. (now Anthem Insurance, Inc.). Here, he oversaw portfolio strategy and execution that included asset allocation, risk analytics, and equity and fixed-income portfolio management. As a senior portfolio analyst for Aris Corporation, Rodney oversaw manager selection and directed quantitative portfolio strategy including dynamic asset allocation and tax efficient concentrated wealth.
Mr. Sullivan is a member of the Board of Directors at the Institute for Quantitative Research in Finance and a member of the Board of Advisors at Veritat Advisors. He is a member of the Chicago Quantitative Alliance and a past president of the Richmond Association for Business Economics. Mr. Sullivan is an alumnus of Virginia Commonwealth University, holding both a BS and an MA in economics, and has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He has served as an adjunct faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University and Randolph Macon College.More information