Essays about: "Investor Behavior"

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  1. 1. Does ESG-score matter to investors? - An EU Taxonomy Perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Linnéa Falkenström; Johan Olsson; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : ESG; EU Taxonomy; Efficient Market Hypothesis; Behavioral finance; Investor behavior; Event study;

    Abstract : Since the introduction of the EU Taxonomy, it is still unclear how it affects investors' perception and actions towards high ESG-scoring firms, and whether it effectively promotes sustainable investing. The implications of the EU Taxonomy on finance and the environment are significant and must be addressed. READ MORE

  3. 2. Introduction of the Swedish Investment Saving Account and Individual Stock Investment Behavior

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Yao Fu; [2023]
    Keywords : capital income taxation; ISK; stock investment; idiosyncratic risk; systematic risk;

    Abstract : The Swedish government introduced a new saving platform named as the Swedish Investment Saving Account (ISK) in January 2012 in order to simplify the taxation on the capital income of security investment. Compared to the conventional accounts (CA), ISK is taxed at a flat-rate based on the balance in the account, and there is no other taxation related to security sales and dividend distribution. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Catering Theory of Investment Policies. Do U.S. firms cater to sentiment?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Philip Lindquist; Nicolas Nolén; [2023]
    Keywords : “Retail Investor Sentiment”; “FEARS Index”; “Corporate Investment Policies”; “Behavioral Corporate Finance”; “VIX”; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The purpose is to investigate retail investors’ growing influence in shaping corporate investment policies. It further seeks to understand whether firms cater to retail investor sentiment. We employ a multiple linear regression model of a strongly-balanced panel data set, incorporating fixed effects and clustered standard errors. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Final Act: A Comprehensive Analysis of The Private Equity Exit Processes

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Benjamin Zarif; Adam Holgén; [2023]
    Keywords : Private Equity; Exit; Divestment; Theory of Planned Behaviour; Investor Behaviour;

    Abstract : This thesis draws upon eight in-depth interviews, with top-level executives in the Private Equity industry to explore the overlooked divestment phase of the investment process. The study aims to provide insights into the divestment process and the significant factors that influence its outcomes. READ MORE

  6. 5. From rags to riches - An explorative study of the technological influence within modern retail investor behavior

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Nima Karlsson; Eric Svensson; [2022-08-16]
    Keywords : Retail investing; Investor; Digitalization; Gamification; Persuasive technology; Social media; Information asymmetries CSR; Firm responsibility; Stakeholders;

    Abstract : Swedish citizens have a long background of passively investing in stocks and mutual funds. With the rise of new technologies, an ongoing surge of retail investors actively participating in the financial markets have been identified. READ MORE