Essays about: "Equity research analysts"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 21 essays containing the words Equity research analysts.

  1. 6. Machine Learning Based Sentiment Classification of Text, with Application to Equity Research Reports

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Oscar Blomkvist; [2019]
    Keywords : Equity research; NLP; sentiment classification; logistic regression; word2vec; LSTM; Aktieanalys; NLP; sentimentklassificering; logistisk regression; word2vec; LSTM;

    Abstract : In this thesis, we analyse the sentiment in equity research reports written by analysts at Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB). We provide a description of established statistical and machine learning methods for classifying the sentiment in text documents as positive or negative. READ MORE

  2. 7. Equity valuation and the incorporation of investment risk: insights from sell-side analysts

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

    Author : Tobias Bengtsson; Daniel Nylund; [2018]
    Keywords : Investment risk; Sell-side equity analysts; Equity Valuation; Analyst behavior;

    Abstract : This thesis explores how sell-side equity analysts incorporate investment risk into their valuations and analyses of common stocks. Interviews have been conducted with 20 Swedish analysts from 13 different institutions with the intention of gaining a deeper understanding of their behavior and thought processes. READ MORE

  3. 8. CSR disclosure and decision usefulness - are firms aware of what information users find as useful? A study investigating the dichotomy in perceptions between reporters and users

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

    Author : Naosil Hanna; Oscar Bjurviken; [2018]
    Keywords : CSR; Sell-side equity analysts; Equity valuation; Investment relations;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the identified research gap concerning the area of sell-side equity analysts' informational needs and preferences, relating to the relevance and usefulness of the informational value in CSR disclosure. An exploratory, qualitative study has been made to investigate the dichotomy in perceptions between reporters and users. READ MORE

  4. 9. The Split of Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA) - A case study on how companies are influenced to undertake a divestiture when the perceived internal corporate identity deviates from the external

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

    Author : Anders Biörklund; Fredrik Lundgren; [2018]
    Keywords : Analyst specialization; Corporate identity; Coverage mismatch; Divestment; Equity discount;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates how differences between the perceived internal corporate identity and the external identity affect the decision to divest a business unit. The chosen method was a qualitative case study of SCA, with 16 interviews of stakeholders with connection to SCA and their spin-off Essity. READ MORE

  5. 10. How do sell-side equity research analysts evaluate items affecting comparability?

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

    Author : Hélène Börjesson; Helene de la Motte; [2017]
    Keywords : Items affecting comparability IAC ; Non-recurring items; Equity research analysts; Earnings quality;

    Abstract : We investigate sell-side equity research analysts' behaviour in the process of choosing whether to exclude or include items affecting comparability (IAC) in their valuation. We used a qualitative method by interviewing 16 analysts in order to understand how they adjust for IAC and potential factors influencing their approach. READ MORE