ATLAS Scholars at Fordham Gabelli School of Business: Exploring Finance, Value Investing And Behavioural Psychology

As an integral component of ATLAS SkillTech University’s prestigious New York Immersion program, students were privileged to participate in an exclusive session hosted by Prof Mario Difiore at the esteemed Fordham Gabelli School of Business. The session was a comprehensive exploration of finance, value investing and behavioural psychology in decision-making. Students engaged in discussions on value investing methodologies, the impact of cognition on rational decision-making and correlations between behavior and risk management.

Biases In Financial Investments

The session highlighted the significance of balancing cognition and emotion in crises, fostering rational thinking in value investments and understanding financial theories like Sharpe ratio and efficient market hypothesis. Engaging examples illustrated biases in financial investments, the influence of personal traits on decisions, and real-world market scenarios.

Informed Financial Decision-Making

Post-session, students set actionable goals, including enhancing financial knowledge, pursuing further education and refining decision-making skills. The session empowered students to delve deeper into finance, embrace value investing principles and apply behavioural insights for more informed financial decision-making in both academia and professional spheres.

THIS SESSION HIGHLIGHTED HOW INVESTORS MAKE DECISIONS, EMPHASIZING THE PROFOUND INFLUENCE OF CONFIDENCE, EMOTIONS, AND HEURISTIC THINKING IN SHAPING THEIR CHOICES

– AGASTYA GHYA, FYBBA STUDENT, ATLAS | ISME

About Fordham Gabelli School of Business

The Gabelli School of Business is the undergraduate and graduate business school of Fordham University in New York City, New York. Accredited by AACSB for over five decades and affiliated with the CFA Institute, Gabelli School epitomises academic excellence. As part of a global network of Jesuit educational entities, it instills holistic development—mind, body and soul—fostering individuals equipped to cultivate a fairer, more compassionate and sustainable world. Gabelli encourages personal and spiritual growth, prompting students to evaluate their principles and embrace responsibility for themselves and society, prioritizing ethical decisions in both personal lives and professional careers.