Risk-taking behavior in mutual fund tournaments

Article Abstract:

An alternative model is being proposed to face the situation of competiting fund managers during the calendar year wherein two fund managers with unequal mid-year performances compete for year-end new cash inflows. The result derived is the strategic interaction between the fund managers.

Models, Business economics, Managerial economics, Mutual fund managers

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Mood-induced variation in risk preferences

Article Abstract:

The psychological research suggested that, people's mood is correlated with weather conditions which is recovered from the risk preferences, the capital market data and employ accumulated evidence. The role of mood in the formation of risk attitudes in experimental setups is discussed.

Influence, Weather, Mood (Psychology)

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On absolute and relative performance and the demand for mutual funds - experimental evidence

Article Abstract:

Past performance has a positive impact on mutual fund purchases.

Market information - general, Evaluation, Supply and demand, Mutual fund industry

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