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1. Combining Value Investing with Quality Investing: Empirical Evidence from the European and Nordic Stock Markets
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : The aim of this thesis is to explore whether stock selection based on five value metrics and six quality metrics can generate superior returns compared to the overall market. The selected markets are the Nordic one (Nasdaq OMX Nordic 120 being the benchmark) and the European one (STOXX Europe 600 being the benchmark), while the selected time period is 2001-2023 for Europe and 2010-2023 for the Nordics. READ MORE
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2. The Impact of Spin-offs on Shareholder Value : Evidence from the Swedish Market 1991-2022
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This thesis uses an event study methodology to investigate the short- and long-term effect on shareholder value from Lex ASEA-approved spin-offs' on the Swedish market between 1991-2022. The impact of spin-offs has been examined by estimating the effects on the parent firm, the spun-off entity, and a value-weighted pro-forma entity. READ MORE
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3. Quantitative Investment Strategies on the Swedish Stock Market
University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikationAbstract : This thesis explores the implementation of three quantitative investment strategies – the dividend yield strategy, the EV/EBITDA strategy, and the momentum strategy – within the Swedish stock market using Equal-Weighted Portfolios (EWP) and Value-Weighted Portfolios(VWP). The analysis is based on backtesting during the periods 2009 − 2022, 2001 − 2022, and 1992 − 2022, for each strategy respectively. READ MORE
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4. Navigating the SaaS Market Downturn : A Study on Shifts in KPI Focus
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The 2021 - 2022 decline in the Software as a Service (SaaS) market is a novel occurrence, as previous recessions and market downturns took place before the emergence of SaaS. The decline in SaaS valuation signifies changes in valuation criteria and with that, a shift in the weighting of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) profitability and growth. READ MORE
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5. The Development of Debt Policies : A Case Study of Investor’s and Industrivärden’s Portfolio Companies
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Debt financing can be seen as both an opportunity to increase profits as well as a financial risk and is thus an important issue for company owners to consider. This study examines the portfolio companies of the investment firms Investor and Indsutrivärden, and how their debt policies have developed from 2004 to 2022. READ MORE