Edward Szado

Edward Szado is Professor of Finance and Chair of the Finance Department at Providence College, based in the Ryan Center for Business Studies (Room 247). He can be contacted at (401) 865-1218 or eszado@providence.edu.

His educational background includes:

• Finance, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2012)
• Finance, Tulane University (1993)
• Finance, McMaster University (1988)

Dr. Szado's research centers on options-based risk management, volatility trading, and portfolio optimization, with specific expertise in endowment fund strategies, VIX derivatives, and ESG-integrated risk assessment. His work bridges academic theory and industry practice through extensive collaboration with financial exchanges.

His publications (2017-2024) reveal a strong thematic focus on using options for tail-risk mitigation and return enhancement, evolving from volatility trading mechanics toward ESG-risk integration. The research consistently analyzes institutional applications, particularly for endowments and indices, with increasing attention to sustainable finance implications.

He has secured four industry-funded grants:

• Risk Management with VIX Options and Futures (CBOE, 2017-2018)
• Performance Analysis of CBOE S&P 500 Indices (CBOE, 2015-2016)
• Volatility Trading Research (CBOE, 2008-2009)
• CISDM Option Research (Options Industry Council, 2006-2007)

No scientific awards are documented in available sources. No advisees are listed in current records.