Essays about: "thesis on stock return"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 255 essays containing the words thesis on stock return.

  1. 1. The Insider Scoop: A Study on the Effect of Insider Trading and Abnormal Stock Returns During Uncertain Market Condition of the Russia-Ukraine War

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Louise Williams; Sigge Arvidsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Russian-Ukrainian War; Insider Trading; Abnormal Stock Return; Nasdaq Stockholm; Uncertainty;

    Abstract : This paper examines how insider transactions of stocks listed on Nasdaq Stockholm generate abnormal returns during the period 2016-2022 and extends on how abnormal returns react in times of uncertainty, i.e., after the Invasion of Ukraine. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Effects of Mergers and Acquisitions on Firms’ Performance

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

    Author : Norda Yenni; [2023]
    Keywords : Mergers and Acquisitions; Difference-in-differences estimation; Return on Assets; Return on Equity; Financial performance;

    Abstract : Mergers and acquisitions are one of the most researched topics in the financial literature and many research has been done. This thesis aims to analyse the impact of mergers and acquisitions on firms’ performance for the acquired firms and uses the difference-in-differences  (DID) estimation method with variation in treatment timing to achieve the objective. READ MORE

  4. 3. Stochastic Portfolio Optimization

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)

    Author : Alexander Tedestedt; Tobias Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : stochastic; portfolio; optimization;

    Abstract : The main purpose for an aggressive investor is to maximize the return in theinvestments. But in order to do so the risk should be taken into consideration.In this thesis, we utilize Markowitz portfolio theory, one of the standard modelsfor maximizing return while considering risk. READ MORE

  5. 4. Payment Method and Public Acquiror Returns: Evidence from the U.S. Market for Corporate Control

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Filip Toncev; [2023]
    Keywords : Mergers Acquisitions; Public Acquiror; Payment Method; Financial Stress; Abnormal Return;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the relationship between method of payment, financial stress, and acquiror abnormal returns using a sample of 676 acquisitions by NYSE, NYSE American, and Nasdaq listed non-financial, non-utility firms. In normal market conditions the results are generally consistent with previous findings, with stock acquisitions of private targets generating the highest abnormal returns. READ MORE

  6. 5. Coverage initiations : an exploratory casestudy

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

    Author : Lina Ek; Maria Karlsson Osipova; [2023]
    Keywords : Commissioned equity research; Initiation report; Event study; Abnormal return; Trading volume; Uppdragsanalys; Initieringsrapport; Eventstudie; Abnormal avkastning; Handelsvolym;

    Abstract : This master thesis is exploring the influence of coverage initiation reports issued by commissioned equity research analysts on stock prices and trading volumes. Equity research actors, with their expertise and skill, are providing the market with valuable information and filling the knowledge gaps that investors may have. READ MORE