Myron Scholes on Time

In this special episode, coinciding with the publication in the Journal of Investment Management of a paper by Ashwin Alankar and Myron Scholes titled “Carbon Emissions and Asset Management,” Myron, in conversation with Phil Maymin, unveils a new approach to environmentally friendly portfolio construction, and also offers general insights about the role of innovation in finance. 

Myron, in conversation with Phil Maymin, compares and contrasts the market efficiency of stocks and options.

Myron tackles some of the toughest conundrums in risk management: when to de-risk, when to re-risk, and how to think about risk in a real, multi-period world. Myron, in conversation with Phil Maymin, critiques the standard 60/40 portfolio allocation, highlights the illusion of fixed correlations for risk management, and points out subtle but common mistakes people make in estimating risks, and offers an innovative perspective on how to move forward.

In the first episode of the series, Myron explores time diversification and its importance in effecting investment outcomes. Myron, in conversation with Phil Maymin, explains why targeting a specific level of risk over time is equally, if not more important, than cross-sectional diversification.