Essays about: "return on equity"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 338 essays containing the words return on equity.
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16. Accounting for the Measurement Bias: A Study of Market Efficiency in the United States and the Relevance of Extensive Fundamental Analysis in Equity Valuation
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansieringAbstract : This thesis investigates abnormal returns over the period 1983-2021 from an investment strategy that is based on public accounting information. Investment positions are taken in US manufacturing firms and are held for 36 months using a self-financing (hedged) portfolio. READ MORE
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17. An empirical study about the relationship between ESG and firm performance in Nordic countries with the moderating effect of environmental innovation.
University essay from Jönköping UniversityAbstract : Background: During recent years, the growing attention to environmental, social, and governance factors (ESG) as a recognized sustainability performance measurement has led to that corporate participation in sustainable development as one of the main concerns among stakeholders. The Nordic countries have been outstanding leaders in terms of sustainability for years and consistently ranked excellent on ESG scores. READ MORE
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18. Lockup expiration after IPO : Potentially abnormal returns on the Swedish Stock Exchange?
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : We examine 102 share lockup agreements following IPOs on the Swedish stock market and whether any abnormal returns exist in the days surrounding the expiration of lockup agreements. We also test three potential explanatory variables based on previous research, the length of the lockup agreement, the type of pre-IPO ownership for the firm (if it is backed by private equity or not), and if the lockup has multiple expiration dates (staggered lockup) or only one. READ MORE
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19. Announcement Effect of Primary Seasoned Equity Offerings of Common Stock: Evidence from the Swedish Stock Market
University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This study investigates the abnormal returns associated with announcements of primary seasoned equity offerings of common stock on the Swedish stock market. It provides a comprehensive discussion on equity offerings and their related theories, in addition to a thorough review of existing empirical research. READ MORE
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20. Turning with the tide
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : 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