معرفی
George O. Aragon is a Professor of Finance at the W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University. He specializes in the structure, efficiency, and risk management practices of financial services institutions, particularly hedge funds and mutual funds. His research has been published in leading journals such as the Journal of Financial Economics and the Review of Financial Studies, where he also serves as an associate editor. He has held visiting roles at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and teaches courses on derivatives and risk management at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Education
Ph.D. in Finance (Boston College, 2005)
M.Sc. in Finance and Economics (London School of Economics, 1999)
Research Interests
Aragon’s work focuses on institutional investor behavior, liquidity management in volatile markets, and the interplay between regulatory frameworks and financial stability. His recent studies examine hedge fund strategies in crises, ESG investment dynamics, and the impact of investor attention on mutual fund performance. He employs empirical methods and machine learning to analyze large datasets, including SEC filings and market microstructure data.
Teaching
Regularly teaches FIN 427: Derivative Financial Securities and FIN 530: Derivatives. Courses emphasize practical applications of derivatives in risk management and portfolio optimization.
Recent Research Trends
His articles highlight themes such as liquidity mismatch in hedge funds, anticipatory trading during crises, and the costs/benefits of responsible investing for university endowments. The 2024 paper on ‘Hedge Fund Liquidity Management’ underscores the tension between crisis resilience and trading opportunities. The 2023 study on ESG preferences uses machine learning to decode investor priorities across 500+ metrics.
Grants and Collaborations
No specific grants are listed, but his editorial roles and SEC collaborations suggest active involvement in policy-relevant research.
Lab/Team Affiliations
No formal lab mentioned, but his SSRN and Google Scholar profiles indicate ongoing collaborations with industry and academic partners.
