Andre B. de Souza

Andre B. de Souza is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Peter J. Tobin College of Business, St. John's University. He holds a PhD in Finance from New York University Stern School of Business, an MBA in Finance from Goa University, and a BA in History from St. Xavier's College. Prior to his current role, he held academic positions at Fordham University and NYU.

His research focuses on empirical asset pricing, mutual funds, and investment strategies. His work has been published in journals such as the Financial Analysts Journal, Journal of Banking and Finance, and European Financial Management. His teaching interests include Investments, Quantitative Asset Management, and Portfolio Management.

His recent publications analyze passive investment vehicles like ETFs and index funds, exploring their performance, strategies, and investor behavior. His research also examines mutual fund dynamics, including fund selection by institutional investors and the impact of market events like index reconstitutions.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned. He teaches courses such as FIN 665 (Portfolio Management & Analytics), FIN 684 (Quantitative Asset Management), and FIN 3312 (Investments).