Guido Baltussen

Guido Baltussen is Full Professor in Finance at Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam, holding the Chair in Behavioral Finance and Financial Markets. He is also a fellow at the Tinbergen Institute and ERIM, recognized as high-performance research centers. His academic work is complemented by a professional role at Northern Trust Asset Management, where he leads quantitative investment strategies in equities and fixed income.

His research expertise spans Behavioral Finance, Market Anomalies, Factor-based Investing, Asset Pricing, and Investor Decision-Making. He investigates how psychological factors influence financial markets, with a focus on portfolio construction and the performance of factor premiums across global markets.

His recent publications reveal a strong trend in analyzing long-term financial datasets, market inefficiencies, and the practical application of behavioral insights in investment strategies. He combines rigorous empirical analysis with experimental methods, often leveraging real-world data from financial markets and game shows to test economic theories.

• Outstanding Investment Paper award, Eastern Finance Association (2012)
• Second prize, Quantpedia Awards (2025)

Guido advises graduate students through a master's seminar in 'Behavioral Investing' and has contributed to practitioner knowledge via columns for IEX.nl and publications in the Financial Analyst Journal and Journal of Portfolio Management. His research has been supported by robust datasets spanning over 150 years, reflecting deep engagement with both historical and contemporary financial phenomena. He has collaborated extensively with institutions and professionals in the asset management industry, bridging academic rigor with practical investment solutions.

He leads a research team focused on behavioral finance and quantitative strategies, contributing to both academic knowledge and industry innovation. His work continues to explore the boundaries between behavioral theory and market outcomes, with ongoing projects in global factor investing and bond return predictability.