Essays about: "Asset class"

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1. 1. Machine Learning based Predictive Data Analytics for Embedded Test Systems

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

   Author : Fayad Al Hanash; [2023]
   Keywords : Machine learning; Artificial Intelligence; Predictive data analytics; Embedded test systems; Confusion matrix; Predictive maintenance; Support vector machines; Random forest; Gradient Boosting; Multi-layer perceptron; Binary classification; Multi-class classification;

   Abstract : Organizations gather enormous amounts of data and analyze these data to extract insights that can be useful for them and help them to make better decisions. Predictive data analytics is a crucial subfield within data analytics that make accurate predictions. Predictive data analytics extracts insights from data by using machine learning algorithms. READ MORE

3. 2. In the Core of the Storm: Revisiting Inflation Hedging Properties Within and Across Asset Classes

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Jakub Kacperczyk; Moritz Kornherr; [2023]
   Keywords : Inflation hedging; Inflation risk premium; Inflation forecasting; Bond-Stock Correlation;

   Abstract : The recent surge in inflation has reignited discussions on hedging inflation risks, forming the focal point of this study. In our paper we consider conventional asset classes from 1968 to 2023 as well as alternative assets from 2020 to 2023 and find that no asset class provides a statistically significant hedge against core inflation shocks, while commodities and currencies can hedge headline and energy inflation risk. READ MORE

4. 3. Sustainable investment strategies and the impact of the EU taxonomy : A study on Swedish institutional investors

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

   Author : Marcus Eriksson; William Seth Wenzel; [2023]
   Keywords : EU Taxonomy; SRI Strategies; Sustainable investing; Swedish institutional investors; EU-taxonomin; SRI-strategier; hållbara investeringar; svenska institutionella investerare;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the current sustainable investment strategy of Swedish institutional investors that are not covered by the EU Taxonomy and how the Taxonomy will affect their work with sustainable investments. As a basis, 7 semi-structured interviews have been conducted. READ MORE

5. 4. The COVID-19 pandemic impact on theMicrofinance industry and the role ofdigitalization

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

   Author : Fuad Alam; [2023]
   Keywords : Microfinance; COVID-19 pandemic; emerging economies; digitalization; microentreprenuers; microfinance institutions; Mikrofinans; COVID-19 pandemi; digitalisering; tillväxtekonomier; Bangladesh; mikroentreprenörer; mikrofinansinstitut;

   Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the microfinance industry, particularly low-income individuals and communities, the bottom of the pyramid population in emerging economies. This study examines the effects of the pandemic on the microfinance industry's value chain as well as the role digitalization have played. READ MORE

6. 5. Diversifying a Real Estate Portfolio Through Infrastructure Investment : An Interview Study of Opportunities and Challenges in the Nordics

   University essay from KTH/Fastighetsföretagande och finansiella system

   Author : Carl Jussi-Pekka; Pontus Grundström; [2023]
   Keywords : Real Assets; Infrastructure Investments; Nordic Infrastructure; Barriers; Opportunities; Real Estate; Reala tillgångar; Infrastrukturinvesteringar; Nordisk Infrastruktur; Barriärer; Möjligheter; Fastigheter;

   Abstract : Since the financial crisis infrastructure has become an increasingly attractive asset class for investors, especially among financial institutions, who recognize the value of diversification opportunities within infrastructure. In parallel with the emergence of infrastructure as an investable asset class, the global financial turbulence has generated even greater incentives for investors to diversify their portfolios with infrastructure, as the asset class exhibits characteristics to navigate in a more challenging economic environment. READ MORE