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Tong Yao is the Keith L. Cook Professor of Finance at the Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa, where he has been a long-standing faculty member. He holds a PhD in Finance from Boston College and a BA in International Economics from Fudan University, establishing a strong academic foundation in economics and finance.
- PhD in Finance, Boston College
- BA in International Economics, Fudan University
His research centers on asset pricing, investments, mutual funds, and stock return predictability, with a strong empirical focus. He investigates anomalies, information asymmetry, and behavioral aspects in financial markets, contributing significantly to our understanding of market efficiency and portfolio performance.
The most recent articles reflect a consistent engagement with idiosyncratic volatility, mutual fund performance, liquidity, and investor behavior. His work often combines large-scale data analysis with innovative methodologies to uncover patterns in market returns, particularly in the context of institutional investors and corporate disclosures.
While no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his publication record in premier journals such as Journal of Financial Economics, Management Science, and Review of Financial Studies underscores his scholarly impact.
Tong Yao has advised and collaborated extensively with doctoral students and junior faculty, evident from frequent co-authorship with emerging scholars. Although specific grants are not mentioned, his sustained research output suggests active funding support. His work on mutual funds, disclosure, and market anomalies continues to influence both academic and practitioner communities.
He is affiliated with the Department of Finance at the Tippie College of Business and has previously held the position of Henry B. Tippie Research Fellow in Finance. His ongoing research includes studies on investor service costs, information production, and the impact of tax policy on municipal bonds, indicating a forward-looking research agenda.
