Essays about: "Nordic capital markets"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 essays containing the words Nordic capital markets.

  1. 1. The value of a good deed; ESG-scores and returns in the Nordic stock markets

    University essay from

    Author : Axel Olausson; Axel Pettersson; [2023-11-07]
    Keywords : Stock returns; ESG; Risk-adjusted returns; Adjusted Sharpe ratio; unequal variance t-test; Nordic market;

    Abstract : This paper seeks to answer which effect ESG-scores have on risk-adjusted returns for stocks listed on Nordic stock markets. To answer this, we create five null hypotheses and use unequal variance t-tests to determine if the hypotheses can be rejected. READ MORE

  3. 2. Turning with the tide

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Evelina Olsson; Carl Rex; [2023]
    Keywords : Herd Behaviour; Nordic capital markets; Equity return dispersion; Investor sentiment;

    Abstract : This paper explores the presence of herding behaviour in the Nordic stock markets, i.e. the tendency of investors to mimic each other and follow the herd whilst disregarding their own beliefs and abilities to make rational investment decisions. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Impact of COVID-19 on Public Capital Markets - Empirical Evidence from the Nordics

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Yishu Liu; Mashiat Nawal Chowdhury; [2022]
    Keywords : COVID-19; Capital market; Nordics; Bond spread;

    Abstract : How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect firms' ability to raise capital? This paper explores how non-financial Nordic firms raised capital from public debt and equity markets during the pandemic. We find that (1) the bond market experiences turbulence during the outbreak period; (2) being a rated bond issuer is only important for access during the outbreak period; (3) factors that determine bond spreads during the normal period do not change fundamentally during the COVID-19 period; (4) the equity market is an important source of capital throughout the COVID-19 period in terms of both IPOs and secondary issues. READ MORE

  5. 4. From short-term profits to long-term value: Incorporating ESG in private equity : A qualitative analysis of ESG implementation into the investment process of Nordic private equity firms

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Wilhelm Kruse; [2022]
    Keywords : ESG; Private equity; Impact investing; Regulations; Investment process; Socially Responsible Investments.;

    Abstract : The concept Enviromental, Social and Governance (ESG) has become an issue of growing importance and relevance, with sustainability-related investments soaring in the recent decade. In Sweden, private equity represents a large portion of the capital markets. As a result, private equity is an intriguing case study in developing ESG investments. READ MORE

  6. 5. Investment Decision for a Risk-Averse Investor : A Study of the Nordic Markets

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Marcus Molitor; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This paper investigates the investment decisions for a risk-averse investor. Today’s market offers a variety of different investment options, and it might be hard to filter out the good investments from the bad. This study aims to find the most attractive investments with regards to low volatility. READ MORE