About Me

I am Dr. Chris Hughen, CFA, an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Denver and direct the Marsico Investment Center in the Reiman School of Finance. I completed my Ph.D. in Finance at the University of Missouri, and I regularly teach Equity Analysis and Portfolio Management at DU.

Research & Recognition

My research focuses on equity markets and sustainability. My work has appeared in leading finance journals such as The Journal of Portfolio Management, The Journal of Financial Research, and Financial Management.

My contributions to the field have been recognized with awards from the CFP Board of Examiners and the Academy of Financial Services. I also contribute to the academic community as a reviewer for numerous academic journals, including the Financial Analysts Journal, Journal of Business Ethics, and International Review of Financial Analysis.

Teaching

Marsico Fund (FIN 4710)
Over the past twelve years, I created and refined the curriculum for our student-managed investment fund classes, which are viewed as capstone courses for students pursuing careers in investments. I am currently the professor for the graduate student class (Marsico Fund class) that manages a $3M equity fund that is part of DU’s endowment.

Equity Analysis (FIN 4320)
I teach this graduate-level course on fundamental equity analysis, valuation techniques, and portfolio management strategies. Students learn to analyze financial statements, assess company performance, and make informed investment decisions.

Online MBA Program
I am the course developer and lead instructor for the Equity Analysis course in DU’s online MBA program.

Certifications

In addition to my academic qualifications, I have earned several professional certifications in the field of finance and investment management:

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM)
• Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA)

Working papers

• Examining the ESG Obituary: Evidence from Corporate Transparency
• Intangible Measurement Matters: Price Informativeness and Opaque Signals
• ESG News and Corporate Bond Pricing

Contact

Reiman School of Finance
Daniels College of Business
University of Denver
2101 S. University Blvd
Denver, CO 80208-8951
Tel: 303-803-6171
Email: chris.hughen@du.edu