Scientific Beta

Felix Goltz, Research Director at ERI Scientific Beta and Head of Applied Research at EDHEC-Risk Institute, will be speaking on the theme "Investor Perceptions about ETFs and Smart Beta Strategies" at the Indexing, ETF & Smart Beta Summit organised by L'Agefi on 8 June, 2017 in London, where he will also be unveiling the results of the EDHEC-Risk European ETF & Smart Beta Survey 2016.

At the  Indexing, ETF & Smart Beta Summit organised by L'Agefi on 8 June, 2017 in London, Felix Goltz, Research Director at ERI Scientific Beta and Head of Applied Research at EDHEC-Risk Institute, will be speaking on the theme "Investor Perceptions about ETFs and Smart Beta Strategies" which will examine the following questions:

• How has investors' usage of ETFs evolved over time?
• What are the current practices for smart beta and factor investing?
• Which challenges do investors face when evaluating smart beta and factor investing strategies?

He will also be unveiling the results of the EDHEC-Risk European ETF & Smart Beta Survey 2016 at the event.

Dr. Goltz carries out research in empirical finance and asset allocation, with a focus on alternative investments and indexing strategies. His work has appeared in various international academic and practitioner journals and handbooks. He obtained a PhD in finance from the University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis after studying economics and business administration at the University of Bayreuth and EDHEC Business School.

The summit is dedicated to institutional investors, multi-managers, private bankers and family officers and will focus on the key aspects of modern investment approaches including indexing, single and multi-factor portfolios and smart beta solutions, enabling participants to gain insight into the latest techniques and trends that are reshaping the investment management industry.