Paul Bolster
Professor of Finance at D'Amore-McKim School of Business
Schools
- D'Amore-McKim School of Business
Links
Biography
D'Amore-McKim School of Business
Profile
Education
PhD in Finance, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
MBA in Finance, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
BA in Mathematics and Economics, Bowdoin College, Maine
Research & Teaching Interests
A member of the CBA faculty since 1985, Professor Bolster''s research and teaching interests are in the areas of investments and portfolio management. His current research examines portfolio risk from the sometimes conflicting perspectives of the portfolio manager, the analyst, and the investor.
Industry & Academic Experience
Professor Bolster serves as a director for several investment funds managed by Gartmore Investment Management in London. He is a member of the Board of Trustees for Woodbury College in Montpelier (VT).
Services to the Profession
Professor Bolster holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He is an active member of the Financial Management Association and the Boston Security Analysts Society.
Publications
Selected Publications
Bolster, P., Trahan, E. A. (2013). Investing in Morningstar Recommendations: Price and Style Effects. Journal of Accounting and Finance, 13(6), 193-208.
Bolster, P., Trahan, E. A., Venkateswaran, A. (2012). How Mad is Mad Money: Jim Cramer as a Stock Picker and Portfolio Manager. Journal of Investing.
Presentations
Selected Presentations
Bolster, Paul (Author Only), Trahan, Emery A (Presenter & Author), Financial Management Association annual meeting, "Investing in Morningstar Five-Star Stock Upgrades: Price and Style Effects", Financial Management Association, Atlanta, GA. (October 19, 2012).
Bolster, Paul (Author Only), Trahan, Emery A (Presenter & Author), Academy of Financial Services annual meeting, "Investing in Morningstar Five-Star Stock Upgrades: Price and Style Effects", Academy of Financial Services, San Antonio, TX. (October 1, 2012).
Trahan, Emery A (Presenter & Author), Bolster, Paul (Author Only), Venkateswaran, Anand (Author Only), Academy of Financial Services Annual Meeting, "How Mad is Mad Money? Jim Cramer as a Stock Picker and Portfolio Manager", Academy of Financial Services, Las Vegas, NV. (October 23, 2011).
Selected Media Appearances
October 12, 2016
A flawed concept, or ahead of its time?
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