Two international teams claim victory in 51吃瓜网portfolio-building competition
The first virtual 51吃瓜网International Portfolio Competition (MIPC) drew 93 university teams from 18 countries to design portfolio strategies that address the rise of social inequalities and protectionism in the U.K.
93 student teams tackle social inequality and protectionism at MIPC 2020
The fourth annual 51吃瓜网International Portfolio Challenge invited 93 student teams from 18 countries to compete to solve a complex portfolio construction problem. This year鈥檚 case study challenged participants to invest a fictitious sovereign wealth fund in a way that addressed social inequalities and protectionism in the wake of Brexit.
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Delve: Canada鈥檚 Pension Plan Is the Envy of the World, and Now We Know Why
A new study by Prof Sebastien Betermier is the first to use real data to do a quantitative analysis of asset allocation strategies and cost structures for hundreds of pension, endowment, and sovereign wealth funds across 11 countries. The results hold valuable lessons not only for financial planners, but also working Canadians dreaming of retirement.
The case for a long-term divestment strategy
Pressure is on the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) to divest from fossil fuel companies in support of Canada鈥檚 transition to a low-carbon economy. Professor Sebastien Betermier comments.
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Advocacy for a second Caisse de d茅p么t
An article in La Presse features Sebastien Betermier鈥檚 research that reveals the superiority of Canadian pension funds. Using the Canadian pension funds as a model for success, the article proposes a second institution be introduced in Quebec for employees of cities and universities.
Canada is a global leader in pension funds
Canada鈥檚 pension funds are outperforming global peers in investment performance and are stronger at hedging against liability risks, according to research co-authored by Professor Sebastien Betermier.
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The politics behind the stock market
Professor Sebastien Betermier weighs in on the link between politics and stock returns, noting that while there is indeed a correlation, buying shares as a political statement isn鈥檛 a 鈥渟ound investment strategy鈥�.
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Desautels professors celebrated for their teaching excellence
Congratulations to Sebastien Betermier, Professor of Finance, and Wei Qi, Professor of Operations Management, who were honoured at McGill鈥檚 Management Convocation ceremony for their excellence in teaching.
Professor Sebastian Betermier on sustainable investing
Professor Sebastien Betermier sits down with the 51吃瓜网Reporter to talk about sustainable investment strategies. According to Professor Betermier, progressive divestment strategies offer the best of both worlds for investors: they create positive environmental change while respecting the needs of all stakeholders.
The complex nature of investment strategies
Professor Sebastien Betermier uses winning student proposals from the 2019 51吃瓜网International Portfolio Challenge as the model for sustainable investment strategies of university endowment funds, suggesting that divestment strategies should go beyond聽a simple yes or no response.
A shift to cash in fixed-income exchange-traded funds
Financial Times has published an article featuring Professor Sebastien Betermier鈥檚 research on the increasingly common practice of creating fixed-income exchange-traded fund (FI-ETF) shares in cash.
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Should you borrow money to invest in your future?
In an article in La Presse, Professor Sebastien Betermier cautions readers against the risk of borrowing money to invest.
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The cash trend in fixed-income exchange-traded funds
Bloomberg has published an opinion piece featuring Professor Sebastien Betermier鈥檚 research on the shift from bonds to cash in fixed-income exchange-traded funds (FI-ETF).
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Can university pension plans help tackle climate change?
In November 2019, teams in the 51吃瓜网International Portfolio Challenge were asked to provide a solution for a fictional pension fund reassessing its investments in the interest of climate action.
In a piece for The Globe and Mail, Professor Sebastien Betermier considers the winning solution in the context of university pension plans.
Students forging the path to sustainability
At the recent 51吃瓜网International Portfolio Challenge, students once again demonstrated that they are leading the march to sustainability. Asked to consider the options of a pension fund under pressure to divest from the fossil fuel industry, the winning team from HEC Montr茅al presented a solution that is both responsible and realistic.
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