Davidson Heath
Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business, whose research focuses on index funds and their impact on financial markets and corporate governance.
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Nov 7, 2024 • 44min
Episode 330 - Davidson Heath: How Are Index Funds Affecting Financial Markets and Corporate Governance?
Davidson Heath, an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Utah, delves into the profound implications of index investing. He reveals how passive investing may undermine corporate governance by limiting shareholder oversight, raising critical questions about accountability. The discussion also introduces 'impact washing' in socially responsible investing, highlighting its real-world effectiveness. Plus, Heath offers insights on the synergy between AI and human decision-making in finance, promising a hopeful outlook for the future of market intelligence.
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Jul 16, 2025 • 1h 2min
Keeping it Simple | Ep. 50: And Yet It Moves!
Davidson Heath, a finance professor at the University of Utah and former derivatives quant, dives into the world of passive investing. He discusses how index inclusion reshapes the information landscape around stocks and the tug-of-war between passive and active strategies. Heath also examines the implications of corporate behavior in response to index fund flows, the risks of high passive market shares, and Japan's investment dynamics. With humor sprinkled throughout, the conversation provides engaging insights into today's market complexities.
