Essays about: "Analyst forecast"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the words Analyst forecast.

  1. 1. Can Machine Be a Good Stock Picker?: Bridging the Gap between Fundamental Data and Machine Learning

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Tomoya Narita; Povilas Stankevicius; [2023]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; XGBoost; Relative Valuation; Convergence Trade;

    Abstract : We investigate the efficacy of historical accounting data and consensus forecasts for relative valuation of stocks, employing tree-based machine learning methods. We run an XGBoost model for monthly cross-sections of financial and pricing data of US equities from 1984 to 2021. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Relevance of Expected Credit Losses: The effect of IFRS 9 on analyst forecast accuracy

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Gustav Jansson; Victor Wolf; [2021]
    Keywords : IFRS 9; Decision Usefulness; Forecast Accuracy; Credit Losses; Difference-in-Differences;

    Abstract : This study examines how the adoption of the expected loss model under IFRS 9 has affected the forecast accuracy of credit losses. Specifically, we investigate the effect on absolute forecast errors and forecast dispersion. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Impact of Financial Analysts on Earnings Management : Empirical evidence from Swedish listed companies

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Tim Roth; Nicholas Morgan; [2020]
    Keywords : Keywords: Accrual-based earnings management; analyst coverage; analysts forecast; discretionary accruals; earnings management; real activities; real earnings management.; Resultatmanipulering; analytikerbevakning; analytikerestimat;

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  5. 4. Factors Affecting Investment Research - A Study on the Impact of MiFID II on Analyst Coverage

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Shih Jung Yape; [2020]
    Keywords : Analyst Coverage; European Economic Area; Forecast Error; Investment Research; MiFID II;

    Abstract : This paper studies the effects of MiFID II and firm's performances on analyst coverage. The financial regulation that was imposed in Europe, January 3, 2018, drove analysts to become more transparent with the presentation of their cost structure, leading to unbundling of research and trading costs. READ MORE

  6. 5. Accuracy of Analysts' Earnings Estimates

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    Author : Joakim Nilsson; Philip Svensson; [2019-07-05]
    Keywords : Financial Forecasting; Analyst Accuracy; Consensus Estimates;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates consensus and individual analyst firm accuracy in forecasts of earnings per share (EPS) for U.S. stocks in 2009–2018. Moreover, we investigate if the analysts’ forecasting predictiveness is affected by the size of the company which is observed. READ MORE