Organized by the Finance Department of Aalto University

August 20-21, 2018 Helsinki, Finland

http://hfs.aalto.fi

The objective of this small conference is to present state-of-the-art academic research on topics related to investor behavior. Empirical, theoretical, and experimental papers are all welcome. There will be one track of presentations over the course of one and a half days. The relatively small scale of the conference will provide an environment for in-depth discussions. Historically, about one third of the presented papers have eventually been accepted for publication at top three finance journals. The conference will start with a welcome reception on the evening of Sunday August 19, 2018.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Sheridan Titman, University of Texas at Austin

PROGRAM COMMITTEE:
Elias Rantapuska (chair), Aalto University
Harrison Hong, Columbia University
Petri Jylha, Aalto University
Matti Keloharju, Aalto University
Samuli Knupfer, BI Norwegian Business School
Sean Seunghun Shin, Aalto University
Sheridan Titman, University of Texas at Austin

TOPICS: We welcome submissions from all areas related to investor behavior. Complete papers in an early stage will also be considered. We ask you not to submit a paper that has been accepted for publication in a journal or is close to being accepted. Previous years' programs are available at http://hfs.aalto.fi/conference-program.html

Sample topic areas include, but are not limited to:
- Behavior of different investor types (e.g. individuals vs. institutions), and their impact on asset prices
- Market microstructure and investor trading behavior
- Behavioral biases and performance of investment strategies
- Household consumption, borrowing, saving, and portfolio choice
- Behavioral corporate finance
- Investor education, financial literacy, and sophistication
- Behavior of finance professionals and the impact of professional advice
- Biological, psychological, and cultural foundations of investor behavior
- The influence of analysts, media, and news coverage on investment decisions
- Social influence and networks in finance

PAPER SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: Interested authors should submit their papers as a pdf-file by March 18, 2018 to: hfs@aalto.fi. Authors of accepted papers will be notified by April 30, 2018.

EXPENSES AND PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS: Travel expenses are expected to be covered by the participants. The conference has a negotiated price with a good hotel next to the conference venue. Please contact the organizers (email: hfs@aalto.fi) for any queries on practical arrangements.