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International Conference on Smart Beta and Factor-Based Investment (ICSBFBI - 27)

Call for Paper

The ICSBFBI provides a supportive platform for both experienced researchers and early-career academicians to present their work and gain recognition. The conference covers diverse topics such as Investment Strategies encouraging participation from emerging researchers and fostering academic growth.

Authors are invited to submit papers addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Understanding smart beta strategies
  • Factor-based investing performance analysis
  • Risk factors in smart beta investments
  • Behavioral finance and factor investing
  • Innovations in factor-based strategies
  • Smart beta vs traditional investing
  • Portfolio construction with smart beta
  • Evaluating smart beta ETFs
  • Global trends in factor investing
  • Smart beta for retirement portfolios
  • Impact of market conditions on factors
  • Smart beta and risk-adjusted returns
  • Combining factors for optimal performance
  • Challenges in smart beta implementation
  • Regulatory considerations for smart beta
  • Smart beta in emerging markets
  • Institutional adoption of smart beta
  • Future of factor-based investing
  • Smart beta and ESG integration
  • Case studies in smart beta success

Review & Publication

Submissions will be reviewed to ensure quality and relevance, with a focus on encouraging emerging research contributions. Accepted papers will be presented and considered for publication opportunities.

Registration

Early-career researchers are encouraged to register and present their work, gaining valuable feedback and academic exposure.

Publication

The conference provides opportunities for emerging researchers to publish their work in recognized platforms.

Important Dates

Early Bird Registration :20th December 2026

Paper Submission Deadline :25th December 2026

Last Date of Registration : 4th January 2027

Date of Conference : 19th - 20th January 2027