Investment Decisions and Behavioral Finance: Identifying and Capitalizing on Irrational Investment Practices

Program Session(s):

November 18, 2010 - November 19, 2010

Application Deadline: October 29, 2010

Program Fee: $4,000

Program fee includes: Luncheons, coffee, reception, dinner, and all program materials. It does not include hotel accommodations.

In cooperation with CFA Institute, Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education is pleased to offer an 8% discount on Investment Decisions and Behavioral Finance tuition to CFA members. The program is endorsed by CFA Institute and is approved for 15 continuing education credits.

To be receive this discount, please complete the online registration form. In response to the “Who will be the financial sponsor of your participation?” question, type “CFA member”.

Faculty Chair(s):

Richard Zeckhauser

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Investment Decisions and Behavioral Finance is specifically designed for those seeking strategic insight into the investment decision making process. The program is particularly valuable to senior decision makers in the investment community who wish to enhance their understanding of the way investment decisions are made within the context of behavioral finance science.

Past program participants have included investment company presidents, chief investment officers, investment strategists, portfolio and fund managers, pension plan executives, senior analysts and directors of research, chief executive officers, senior vice presidents, and treasurers of corporations.

“Don't attend this seminar unless you want to think carefully about the investment decisions you make and the advice you give to others!”
- Jim Voytko, Chief Operations Officer, R.V. Kuhns & Associates, Inc.

“An exceptional overview of cutting edge concepts in behavioral finance. Key material to round out every investor's tool kit”
- Daniel Moore, Senior Analyst, Aquamarine Capital Management

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