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  1. 16. Pricing of Embedded Options: Implementing Stochastic Interest Rates & Stochastic Spread

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Jan Müller; [2022]
    Keywords : Option pricing; Callable bonds; Affine term structure models; Hull-White one-factor; Hull White two-factor; Trinomial trees; Short rate; Default intensity; Swaption volatilities; Black-76; Credit derivatives; Calibration; Optimisation.; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Given the current market climate, in an era of negative interest-rates, the Hull-White model has regained popularity in the eyes of investors. This thesis aims to extend this model to incorporate credit risk, to allow the modelling of credit derivatives such as diff swaps, defaultable corporate bonds and credit default swaps. READ MORE

  3. 17. Impact of financial leverage on the profitability of real estate companies : A quantitative study from Swedish Stock Exchange

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Vladyslav Deboi; Harbi Kurmakhadov; Meng Li; [2021]
    Keywords : Financial leverage; Profitability; Capital structure; Real-estate industry; ROA;

    Abstract : Prudent usage of financial leverage by managers can significantly impact business operations and a corporate’s performance. Thus, the determination and the understanding of the influence of financial leverage on the profitability of a corporation are intrinsic and indispensable for not only maximising the value of a firm but also improving its financial performance. READ MORE

  4. 18. Optimal Credit Rating with Regard to Capital Structure : A Mixed Method Study on the Swedish Real Estate Market

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Ludvig Engwall; Martin Bjerring; [2021]
    Keywords : Credit rating; Capital structure; Real estate; WACC; Capital market; Kreditbetyg; Kapitalstruktur; Fastigheter; WACC; Kapitalmarknad;

    Abstract : In Sweden, the demand for official credit ratings has historically not been as substantial as in other parts of the world. This due to the fact that Swedish banks up until recently provided the market with shadow ratings. READ MORE

  5. 19. Test of Pecking Order Theory - Empirical evidence from Europe

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Lars E.O Jacobson; Philip Berneblad; [2020-05-28]
    Keywords : Pecking Order Theory; Financing Deficit; Financing Surplus; Capital Structure; Corporate Leverage;

    Abstract : This paper tests the pecking order theory of corporate leverage on a representative sample of publicly traded European firms, between 2006 and 2018, and further investigates differences between financing deficits and surpluses as well as differences between sectors. Similar research in the area does not find evidence supporting the pecking order theory for publicly traded American firms. READ MORE

  6. 20. Value relevance of fair value estimates - The impact of ownership structures and increased disclosures

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Sebastian Engsevi; Oscar Robért; [2019-08-08]
    Keywords : Fair value hierarchy; value relevance; ownership structure; ownership concentration; institutional ownership; accounting disclosures;

    Abstract : This study investigates the effects ownership structures and actions by regulatory bodies (in the form of increased disclosures) have on investors’ perceptions of fair value estimates. By taking a value relevance approach, the results from this study, generated from a sample of 223 European banks applying IFRS during a period between 2011-2014, indicate that all levels in the fair value hierarchy are value relevant. READ MORE