Essays about: "Commodity Investing"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 12 essays containing the words Commodity Investing.

  1. 6. The potential benefits of investing in commodities : A study of the properties related to the investment in several commodities and adding them to stock portfolios

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Mattia Franch; Bahaa Shehabi; [2016]
    Keywords : Stock index; commodity; futures; return; volatility; safe-haven; hedge; portfolio; diversification; correlation; optimal weights;

    Abstract : Investing in commodities may have important benefits for investors but only in the last few decades have they started to think more about this possibility. Furthermore, large investors are more inclined to change their own personal view. READ MORE

  3. 7. EU Cross-Border Energy Investments in an International Context: The Case of Commodity Transportation and Transmission Infrastructure

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Kristians Porins; [2016]
    Keywords : Directive 2009 73; downstream; energy competence; essential facilities; exemption policy; GATS; infrastructure foreclosure; innovation; interconnectors; investment; midstream; natural gas transportation; refusal to deal; shared competence; strategic underinvestment; third party access; transmission; WTO; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In regard to the energy sector, it is generally presumed that in post-Lisbon era and since the adoption of Third Energy Package the Member States and institutions of the Union act in a shared format. However, by developing new legislation in the field, supra-national institutions tend to shift the competence away from shared (as it currently stands). READ MORE

  4. 8. The Financialization and Maturation of Commodities Markets

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Claes Kilander; [2014]
    Keywords : Financialization; Commodity Investing; Index Investing;

    Abstract : In this paper I examine the fi nancialization of commodities since the financial crisis by looking at oil price correlation for a set of 24 non-energy commodities. I focus on the impact of index investing by classifying all commodities as either on-index or off -index, depending on their inclusion in a large commodity index. READ MORE

  5. 9. Is there a cost of being ethical?

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Fredrik Carle; Joakim Villner; [2014]
    Keywords : Ethical funds; SRI; risk-adjusted return; Etiska fonder; SRI; riskjusterad avkastning;

    Abstract : Sweden is one of the countries in the world where investing in mutual funds is most prevalent among the population. The supply of funds in the market has increased significantly in recent decades as well as the public debate on ethical issues. This has contributed to the development of the market for ethical funds. READ MORE

  6. 10. Commodities to Solve for the Swedish Pension Fund Deficit

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Viktor Fredriksson; Ramil Hakim; [2012]
    Keywords : Commodities; Swedish AP Funds; Regulation; Portfolio Simulation;

    Abstract : Currently there is a deficit in the unfunded Swedish pension system that according to forecast will remain for a steady future. The Swedish pension (AP) funds act as buffer funds and thereby have the mission of covering this deficit. Therefore, it is crucial that the targets of the AP funds are met. Currently that is not the case. READ MORE