Essays about: "excess volatility"

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1. 1. Momentum Factor in Swedish Industries A Comprehensive Study during 2016-2022, with Emphasis on the COVID-19 Period

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Alex Holm; Ellioth Tilly; Thomas Eklind; [2023-09-01]
   Keywords : Momentum strategies; Volatility; Excess return; Jensen s Alpha; Covid -19. 1;

   Abstract : The momentum strategy is a widely recognized investment approach that aims to generate abnormal returns by buying past winners and selling past losers. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate if the momentum strategy is applicable at Swedish industries and see if there are any differences between a longer and shorter holding and ranking period. READ MORE

3. 2. Exploring the Idiosyncratic Volatility Anomaly in the Swedish Stock Market: An Empirical Analysis of its Impact on Returns

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Anton Ahlqvist; Walter Uong; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : We examine the cross-sectional relationship between idiosyncratic volatility relative to the Fama-French three factor model and expected stock returns. We find that portfolios containing the firms with the lowest idiosyncratic risk offers excess returns in relation to the prediction of the Fama-French three factor model, while those with the highest idiosyncratic risk do not. READ MORE

4. 3. Socially Responsible and Financially Rewarding: The Relationship Between ESG and Stock Market Returns

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Kristian Eklund; Felix Freiherr von Uslar-Gleichen; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG Performance; ESG Index; Index Returns; Sustainable Finance; Systematic Risk;

   Abstract : We study the link between the ESG-performance of 20 OECD countries and the excess returns of their major stock indices between 2005 and 2015. Our research shows a significant positive relationship between the two metrics. READ MORE

5. 4. Mimicking Claimed Alpha Generating Strategies

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Patric Torén; [2023]
   Keywords : Momentum Strategy Mark Minervini Volume Excess return Nordic Market;

   Abstract : This research paper focuses on the implementation and evaluation of Minervini's momentum analysis techniques in an algorithmic approach. The study aimed to assess the limitations and challenges associated with executing Minervini's strategy in an algorithmic trading system. READ MORE

6. 5. Exploring the relationship between ESG and portfolio performance during times of crisis : a study of the Russia-Ukraine war

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Finansiering

   Author : Saraj Huq; Tiia Erika Jutila; Oscar Sameland; [2022]
   Keywords : ESG Portfolios; Abnormal Returns; Europe; Fama-French three-factor model; CAPM; ESG; Socially Responsible Investing; CSR; Refinitiv Eikon; Russia-Ukraine war; Russian-Ukrainian war; Russo-Ukrainian war; Crisis;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings and portfolio performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns and volatility during times of crisis. A sample of 761 European public companies with a market capitalisation of at least 300 million euros are divided into high and low ESG portfolios based on their ratings. READ MORE