Evaluating Risk and Return in Modern Financial Markets
A special issue of Journal of Risk and Financial Management (ISSN 1911-8074). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Economics and Finance".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 August 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editors
Interests: risk management; AI+ finance
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Against a backdrop of volatile global markets, evolving regulatory frameworks, and disruptive technological innovations, the trade-off between risk and return remains the cornerstone of modern financial decision-making. This special issue aims to showcase cutting-edge empirical and theoretical research that advances methodologies for evaluating risk-return dynamics across asset classes, markets, and investment strategies.
We welcome contributions addressing topics including—but not limited to—risk-return models considering climate risk, high-frequency data-driven risk assessment, the impact of fintech on portfolio optimization, and risk management in emerging markets. Both original research papers and rigorous review articles that challenge conventional paradigms and offer practical insights for academics, practitioners, and policymakers will be prioritized. We invite scholars worldwide to submit their work and contribute to a comprehensive understanding of risk-return evaluation in today’s complex financial landscape.
Prof. Dr. Ying Yuan
Dr. Haiying Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- climate risk
- high-frequency data-driven
- fintech
- portfolio optimization
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