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The "It" Factor? Two Sigma, Venn, and Factor Analysis
Evans, Richard B.; Pachauri, AbhinavCase DARDEN-F-1989-EFinanceThis case follows the protagonist, chief investment officer of a multifamily office, as she debates whether or not Venn, a factor-based portfolio attribution tool developed by quant manager Two Sigma, will be a beneficial tool for her firm. Using Venn, she starts looking into possible hedge fund investments in hope of both further diversifying her clients’ portfolios and hedging against a possible future downturn in markets. The case introduces t...Starting at €8.20
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Dr. Bronner's: Do Psychedelics Fit with Its Cosmic Principles?
Freeman; R. Edward; King; Adelaide Wilcox; Maiden; Stephen E.Case DARDEN-S-0405-EStrategyThis field-based case describes the situation facing David Bronner, cosmic engagement officer (CEO) of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps (Dr. Bronner’s), the top-selling brand of natural soaps in North America in 2019. Since its founding, the company has centered advocacy for unity and social change in its products and giving. The question before David and the leadership team is whether to extend the brand further by publicizing its support for the use o...Starting at €8.20
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Rebalancing the Russell Indices: Beta and Volatility -Teaching Note
Evans, Richard B.; Pachauri, AbhinavTeaching Note DARDEN-F-1938TN-EFinanceTeaching note for product F-1938Starting at €0.00
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Dr. Bronner's: Do Psychedelics Fit with Its Cosmic Principles?- Teaching note
Freeman; R. Edward; King; Adelaide Wilcox; Maiden; Stephen E.Teaching Note DARDEN-S-0405TN-EStrategyTeaching note for product S-0405Starting at €0.00