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1. 1. Testing the Adaptive Market Hypothesis on the Swedish Stock Market - Empirical evidence between 1990-2019

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   Author : Jacob Allestam; Filip Sjöberg; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : Adaptive market hypothesis; market efficiency; market conditions; return predictability; trading strategy;

   Abstract : This study examines if the adaptive market hypothesis holds for the Swedish stock market between 1990 and 2019. We use Affärsvärldens Generalindex and test for time-varying return predictability by implementing a variance ratio test and an autocorrelation test. To track how market efficiency evolves over time we use a two-year moving subsample. READ MORE

3. 2. Asset Pricing in Different Periods of Stock Market Volatility : The Varied Effectiveness of Carhart's Four-Factor Model in the Swedish Market

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Robin Munkhammar; Svensson Hampus; [2023]
   Keywords : Capital Asset Pricing Models; Carhart Four-Factor Model; Swedish Stock Market Volatility;

   Abstract : Investing in the Swedish stock market has over time proven to be an effective way to increase wealth. Nationally speaking, Sweden’s population is also one of the best in the world at investing their savings. Four out of five swedes invest at least some part of their private savings into mutual funds which approximately amounts to 8. READ MORE

4. 3. Sustainable investing in the Nordics : A comparative analysis of ESG portfolios

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Linus Gustavsson; Marcus Andersson; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG rating; ESG investing; Factor investing; Nordic ESG financial performance; sustainable finance;

   Abstract : Sustainability has become a pressing global issue due to environmental and social challenges caused by human activity which has led to a rise in sustainable investing, including ESG investing. Research on financial performance and sustainable investing have not only showed mixed results, but they are also generally conducted in greater markets such as the US, Europe, and Asia-pacific markets. READ MORE

5. 4. Market Efficiency for Bitcoin

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Pirachtha Taechawattananant; Hasan Kashmar; [2021]
   Keywords : Bitcoin; Efficiency Market Hypothesis; Adaptive Market Hypothesis; Halving Events; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The essence of market efficiency has been an interesting area for inspection by investors and scholars. In this study, we investigate the efficiency of a relatively new asset: Bitcoin. This paper examines the efficiency of Bitcoin by studying the impact of Bitcoin’s so-called halving dates. READ MORE

6. 5. ESG investing in the Eurozone : Portfolio performance of best-effort and best-in-class approaches

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Kajsa Andersson; Simon Mårtensson; [2019]
   Keywords : ESG; sustainable finance; sustainable investing; portfolio performance; risk-adjusted returns; abnormal returns;

   Abstract : The last decades have seen a rapid increase of sustainable investing, also known as ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing. There has also been an increasing body of academic literature devoted to whether investors can gain any financial benefits from taking ESG under consideration. READ MORE