Finance

Could Quantitative Finance Help Avert Future Market Crashes?

Investors can use smart models to brave market slumps, but they have short memories and often repeat mistakes, says Wharton’s Joao Gomes.

Will the $2.2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid Package Be Enough?

Former Fed Chair Bernanke: Fed Is ‘Low on Bullets’ to Offset Serious U.S. Slowdown

Economic recovery in the U.S. will be slow and require continued relief beyond the current measures, according to experts at Wharton.

How Far Could the Fed Go in Responding to COVID-19?

The Federal Reserve has shown agility and speed in its attempts to protect the U.S. economy in the wake of the pandemic, but it would do well to steer clear[…]

Why the ‘Rothification’ of 401(k)s Would Hurt Retirees

New research co-authored by Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell shows that taxing 401(k) contributions instead of taxing payouts -- similar to the way Roth IRAs work -- could backfire.

Stock Shock: What Lies Ahead for Global Markets?

As the double whammy of the coronavirus crisis and an oil price war roils global markets, what should investors do? Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel and Moody’s Mark Zandi offer their insights.

How Undisclosed SEC Investigations Lead to Insider Trading

Based on data on every formal SEC investigation between 2000 and 2017, research by Wharton’s Daniel Taylor and his co-authors shows that investors lose when companies keep information about investigations[…]

Containing the Coronavirus: What’s the Risk to the Global Economy?

As the human toll mounts in the COVID-19 outbreak, so does the economic damage. Experts from Wharton and Penn discuss what we know – and don’t know – about the[…]

Tesla’s Stock Electrified the Market and Shorted Out…Now What?

Tesla’s valuation crossed $100 billion just before CEO Elon Musk announced a $2 billion stock offering. How much is the company worth? Wharton’s David Erickson offers some insights in this[…]

Why Casper’s IPO Should Spook the Unicorn Market

New York-based Casper, a mattress seller, lost more than half its value in early February following its IPO. Its experience is a cautionary tale for other unicorns, writes Wharton’s David[…]

PGIM’s David Hunt: Why Investment Firms Need a Meritocratic Culture

In most investment firms, important decisions are made by senior leaders. But it is more effective to have managers closer to the ground make these calls, says David Hunt, president[…]

How to Recession-proof Your Retirement

Pay down debt, defer big expenses, invest prudently and consider cutting the cable cord, Wharton experts advise.

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