Stefano Cassella

Dr. Stefano Cassella is an Associate Professor of Finance at Tilburg University's Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM). His research focuses on empirical asset pricing, particularly the impact of behavioral biases on financial markets. He explores how investor expectations—driven by cognitive biases or motivated cognition—affect savings objectives and market efficiency. His work has been recognized with awards such as the Jack Treynor Prize (Q-Group) and Best Conference Paper (27th Finance Forum). Key areas of interest include return extrapolation, regulatory effects on corporations, and the role of institutional investors.

Dr. Cassella teaches courses such as Advanced Topics in Finance and Asset Pricing at CentER. His recent publications address topics like stock market momentum, horizon bias, and the equity implications of court ideology. He actively presents at major conferences including the AFA, WFA, and EFA. His research often combines theoretical models with empirical evidence from surveys and market data, contributing to understanding behavioral anomalies in financial markets.

• Education: PhD in Finance (not specified in provided texts).
• Awards: Jack Treynor Prize, Best Conference Paper Award, AsianFa Best Dissertation Award.
• Grants: Research supported by Tilburg University and institutional collaborations.

Labs/Teams: Investigates team dynamics in mutual funds and institutional investors, examining how collaboration affects cognitive biases and market outcomes.