SPRING 2025 SEMINAR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 

March 23 - March 26, 2025

Registration is currently open for the Q Group spring 2025 Seminar, which will take place in-person from March 23 - March 26, 2025, at the JW Marriott Savannah in the Plant Riverside District.

Contact Member Support at membersupport@q-group.org for additional information. 

Please click here to view the attendee list by Company Name.

Please click here to view the attendee list by Last Name.

Sunday, March 23, 2025

6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Welcome Dinner
Monday, March 24, 2025

9:00am - 10:15am EDT

Earning Alpha by Avoiding the Index Rebalancing Crowd

Presented by: Mr. Rob Arnott

PRESENTATION
10:15am - 10:45am EDT

Morning Break

10:45am - 12:00pm EDT

Moving Targets

Presented by: Professor Lauren Cohen

PRESENTATION

12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Lunch Break and One-on-One Time

3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT

Categorical Thinking about Interest Rates

Presented by: Professor Kelly Shue

PRESENTATION

4:15pm - 4:45pm EDT

Afternoon Break

4:45pm - 6:00pm EDT

Noise in Expectations: Evidence from Analyst Forecasts

Presented by: Assistant Professor Tim de Silva

PRESENTATION

6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Break

7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Dinner with a Talk: The Squid Game Stock Market: Lessons from Korea

Presented by: Owen A. Lamont, Ph.D.

PRESENTATION

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

9:00am - 10:15am EDT

Forecasting Crashes with a Smile 

Presented by:  Professor Ran Shi

PRESENTATION

10:15am - 10:45am EDT

Morning Break

10:45am - 12:00pm EDT

The Debt - Equity Spread

Presented by: Professor Hui Chen

PRESENTATION

12:00pm - 12:30pm

Q Group Annual Members Meeting

12:30pm - 4:00pm EDT

Lunch Break and One-on-One Time

4:00pm - 5:15pm EDT

The Imperfect Intermediation of Money-Like Assets

Presented by: Assistant Professor Jonathan Wallen

PRESENTATION

5:15pm - 5:45pm EDT

Afternoon Break

5:45pm - 7:00pm EDT

The Research Behavior of Individual Investors

Presented by: Assistant Professor Toomas Laarits

PRESENTATION

7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Dinner

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

8:00am - 9:15am EDT

Conditional Risk

Presented by: Associate Professor Niels Joachim Gormsen

PRESENTATION

9:15am - 9:45am EDT

Morning Break

9:45am - 11:00am EDT

Fund Flows and Income Risk of Fund Managers

Presented by: Assistant Professor Xiao Cen

PRESENTATION 

The Q Group is offering 3 options for the Tuesday Excursions.  We have listed each excursion's description below to help you in your choice.

Savannah Bike Tour Option

Join us as we Pedal Through History® and explore Savannah's beautiful Squares, Forsyth Park, and its iconic fountain. Ride through the city's main shopping, dining, and sipping districts, along the Savannah River and waterfront, and down the charming Jones Street. Admire exceptional architecture ranging from Antebellum to Victorian to Modern styles. Visit Girl Scout sites, locations from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and landmarks associated with the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD). Enjoy several art and history museums, including many mansions which are open to the public. Experience majestic live oaks draped with Spanish moss, vibrant flowers (in season), and stunning tree-lined streets. Finally, discover places where prominent citizens, both past and present, mix and mingle, living the Savannah life to its fullest!

Approximate Cost is $60 per person.  Bicycles and tricycles are available. Lunch is available at the attendee's expense.

If you would like to participate in this trip, please register on this form.  

There will be no refunds given.

Telfair Museums Visit Option

Art, History and Architecture in Savannah, Telfair Museums offer a unique understanding of Savannah’s place in our collective American past through art, history, and architecture. Mary Telfair’s 19th-century vision has uplifted the people of this city and beyond for more than a century. Her legacy continues to inspire.

Located in Savannah’s Historic District, Telfair Museums is comprised of three unique sites. Tickets include unlimited visits to all three sites: Jepson Center & Telfair Children's Art Museum, Telfair Academy, and Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters. Visit all three or just one!

Approximate Cost is $40 per person. Lunch is available at the attendee's expense.

There will be no refunds given.

Savannah: Riverboat Narrated Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

Sail along Savannah's beautiful waterfront on a Savannah Riverboat. Discover Savannah's history via live commentary, and even experience the thrill of hearing the Old Fort Jackson cannons. 

Hear our Captain’s intriguing tales and historical facts about the modern port and the ships that visit from all over the world. Then make your way down river to Old Fort Jackson, home of one of the largest and oldest original artillery pieces in the country! Take advantage of the great photo opportunities of Savannah’s historic riverfront and skyline. Bar & Grille items are available for purchase.

Approximate Cost is $60 per person. Lunch is available at the attendee's expense.

There will be no refunds given.

Details to follow as the date nears.

Details to follow as the date nears.

Details to follow as the date nears.