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“My career in academic research has not been involved with active management of securities. I've tried to understand risk-and-return relationships; also the pricing of derivative securities.” quote by Myron Scholes
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“My career in academic research has not been involved with active management of securities. I've tried to understand risk-and-return relationships; also the pricing of derivative securities.”

Myron Scholes

About This Quote

My academic work focuses on risk, return, and derivatives pricing, not active security management.

In simple terms: Research is on risk and pricing, not managing securities.

Key Takeaway

Separate research from active trading.

Themes

finance research risk management

Mood

thoughtful neutral

Type

statement explanatory

When to use this quote

  • investment firms
  • academic conferences
  • risk analysis

Key Concepts

derivatives asset pricing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does theory inform practice?
  • What are the gaps between research and management?
A Different Perspective

May limit practical application.

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