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1. Analysing M&A performance Using CAPM to Evaluate the Acquiror’s systematic risk in investment strategies
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska HögskolaAbstract : The purpose of this paper is to analyse the acquiror’s post M&A systematic risk using the stock performance evaluation by determining the change in beta (post M&A and Pre-M&A). and further determine the impact and significancy of M&A characteristics from the previous studies that have an explanatory value that may lead to a change in the systematic risk. READ MORE
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2. ESG Balancing the Books and the Planet: A Quantitative Analysis of Risk-Adjusted Returns in ESG and Traditional Funds
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistikAbstract : The demand for sustainable investment has increased in the last decade. “Environmental, Social and Governance” (ESG) are characteristics within sustainable investment and are commonly considered in private investing. READ MORE
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3. Impact of Inflation on Return and Pricing of Swedish Bank Stocks : A Fama-French Analysis on Monthly Stock Returns and Pricing of Handelsbanken, Swedbank, SEB and Nordea
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This study explores the influence of inflation on the monthly total stock returns and stock pricing of Swedish banks. The research question is systematically examined througha cross sectional and time series analysis, utilizing Fama-French, Carhart, and Fama-Macbeth metodologies. READ MORE
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4. Risk Management and Sustainability - A Study of Risk and Return in Portfolios With Different Levels of Sustainability
University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)Abstract : This thesis examines the risk profile of Electronically Traded Funds and the dependence of the ESG rating on risk. 527 ETFs with exposure globally were analyzed. Risk measures considered were Value-at-Risk and Expected Shortfall, while some other metrics of risk was used, such as the volatility, maximum drawdown, tail dependece, and copulas. READ MORE
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5. 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