Essays about: "Equity Analyst"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 essays containing the words Equity Analyst.

  1. 1. Analyst Recommendations and Stock Returns Evaluating the performance of Nordic markets based on analyst consensus recommendations, and the impact of MiFID II

    University essay from

    Author : Carl Wallquist; Endrit Zymeri; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Stock recommendations; analyst performance; portfolio construction; rebalancing; regulation MiFID II; trading strategies;

    Abstract : This study evaluates the performance of equity analysts who cover publicly traded stocks in the Nordic markets. To assess their performance, we employ a method that involves creating daily rebalanced portfolios based on the consensus recommendation for each covered company over four years. READ MORE

  3. 2. Is the Swedish Equity Analyst Just an ESG Salesperson?

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Smilla Eliasson; Filip Thorsell; [2023]
    Keywords : Environmental Social Governance; ESG Disclosure; Sell-side Analysts; Stakeholder Theory; Legitimacy Theory;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to understand if Swedish sell-side equity analysts evaluate firms' ESG performance and whether they recognize ESG performance as a factor that creates firm value. Data is collected for Swedish companies currently listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange (Mic: XSTO) for the years 2008-2022. READ MORE

  4. 3. Decoding the Winning Strategy - An in-depth study of Swedish closed-end funds

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Fredrik Stenberg; Markus Albert; [2023]
    Keywords : Closed-end funds; predictability of stock returns; predicting investor targets; active ownership; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The predictability of stock returns, prediction of buyout targets and value creation by activist owners are well-researched areas. However, Swedish closed-end funds' outstanding performance has received little attention. READ MORE

  5. 4. Better Off at Home?: A Quantitative Study on How Teleworking Affected Forecasting Accuracy during Covid-19

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Ebba Bengtsson; Emma Sedolin; [2023]
    Keywords : Equity Analyst; Forecasting Accuracy; Covid-19; Teleworking;

    Abstract : Using I/B/E/S data on equity analyst forecasts and data on Covid-19 restrictions from Our World in Data, this paper examines the effect of teleworking on the forecasting accuracy of equity analysts, letting government-induced lockdowns act as an indicator of teleworking. Results indicate that teleworking has had a negative impact on forecasting accuracy on a general level. READ MORE

  6. 5. Options and analysts : A study on the relationship between option implied volatility and analyst consensus recommendations

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

    Author : Ludwig Flank Zetterström; Krenare Salihu; [2022]
    Keywords : Finance; options; option implied volatility; stock recommendations; revisions; information asymmetries;

    Abstract : The purpose of our thesis is to examine the relationship between option implied volatility and analyst consensus recommendation revisions. We offer a Swedish perspective on the growing popularity of equity options and its relationship with different stock market participants and returns. READ MORE