Essays about: "Diversification Benefit"

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  1. 1. Sustainability-Linked Bonds - A Case Study of H&M

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Waldemar Andersson; Larysa Karsayeva; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability-linked bond; fast fashion; green financing; transition;

    Abstract : The thesis investigates the sustainability-linked bond issuance by fast fashion company H&M in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. The study contributes to existing literature by providing observations of real-world practitioners on the cost-benefit considerations of SLB issuance, in particular, challenging the notion of a "free lunch", conversely concluding that the greatest concern is attributed to potential reputational damage in the event of missed targets. READ MORE

  2. 2. 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

  3. 3. A Study on the Market and Movements of Cryptocurrencies

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : William Isaksson; [2022]
    Keywords : Risk management; Portfolio analysis; Cryptocurrency; Nasdaq; Style analysis; PCA; Blockchain.;

    Abstract : There has been much debate among investors on the benefits cryptocurrencies can have for portfolios and how their prices moves in the market. It is not difficult to see that cryptocurrencies are very volatile, yet that does not prevent investors from pouring tons of money in crypto-investments that either generate huge returns or catastrophic losses. READ MORE

  4. 4. Assessment of the Agroecological Potential of Biostimulatory Effects : originating from Effective Microorganisms (EM) in terms of Environmental and Socioeconomic Aspects

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Tania Schwarzer; [2022]
    Keywords : effective microorganisms; agroecology; biostimulants; beneficial microorganisms; lactic acid bacteria; bokashi; semi-structured interviews; interpretative phenomenological approach;

    Abstract : Environmental pollution, resource depletion and climate change are related to imbalances in the farming system. Effective microorganisms are seen as a possible solution to these problems. READ MORE

  5. 5. CAN INSIDERS BENEFIT FROM A PANDEMIC CRISIS? A quantitative study of the impact of COVID-19 on insider trading profitability in a Swedish setting

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Amanda Dejus; Henrik Lindström; [2021-06-24]
    Keywords : Insider Trading; Abnormal Profitability; Private Information; Crisis; COVID-19; Uncertainty; Event Study;

    Abstract : The COVID-19 crisis includes unprecedented stock market impacts, exceptional uncertainty and explicit concerns from authorities that insiders possess information other than the public during the dynamic circumstances brought by the pandemic. While previous research finds clear evidence that insiders can earn abnormal profits from insider trades, few studies direct their attention towards insider trading profitability during volatile and uncertain market conditions. READ MORE