JAMES R. VERTIN AWARD

The James R. Vertin Award is presented periodically to recognize individuals who have produced a body of research notable for its relevance and enduring value to investment professionals. This award was established in 1996 to honor James R. Vertin, CFA, for his outstanding leadership in promoting excellence and relevancy in research and education.

2018 Vertin Award Winner

William N. Goetzmann

Professor William N. Goetzmann was the recipient of the 2018 James R. Vertin Award for outstanding research. Goetzmann was selected for his noteworthy contributions to the investment profession, including his current research focused on alternative investing, behavioral finance, and the art market. Goetzmann’s work also includes studies of stock market predictability, hedge funds, and survival biases in performance measurement. Goetzmann is a distinguished writer, having written and co-authored a number of books, including the recently released Money Changes Everything: How Finance Made Civilization Possible.

“Professor Goetzmann is a true Renaissance man whose interests range from the ancient and medieval roots of finance to the design of data graphics,” said Larry Siegel, research director, CFA Institute Research Foundation. “The field of finance has been enriched by his detailed study of financial history and talented ability to bring many different fields of knowledge to bear on his research and writing. We thank and congratulate Professor Goetzmann for his significant contributions to the investment management industry.”