Essays about: "Financial Analyst"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 51 essays containing the words Financial Analyst.

  1. 1. Can Machine Be a Good Stock Picker?: Bridging the Gap between Fundamental Data and Machine Learning

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Tomoya Narita; Povilas Stankevicius; [2023]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; XGBoost; Relative Valuation; Convergence Trade;

    Abstract : We investigate the efficacy of historical accounting data and consensus forecasts for relative valuation of stocks, employing tree-based machine learning methods. We run an XGBoost model for monthly cross-sections of financial and pricing data of US equities from 1984 to 2021. 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. Gender-based differences among financial analysts - A case study on equity research analysts in Sweden

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

    Author : Marcela Pinto; Jesper Jordan; [2022]
    Keywords : Sell-side Analyst; Gendered Organizations; Accounting Professions; Working Environment; Minority Theory;

    Abstract : The world of finance has traditionally been a sector showcasing an unequal gender distribution, where men have been the dominating party. Within this financial realm, Equity Research Analysts in Sweden exhibit an exceptionally uneven gender distribution. READ MORE

  6. 5. Exploring Construction of a Company Domain-Specific Knowledge Graph from Financial Texts Using Hybrid Information Extraction

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Chun-Heng Jen; [2021]
    Keywords : Natural Language Processing; Information Extraction; Named Entity Recognition; Relation Extraction; Knowledge Graph; Naturlig språkbehandling; Informationsextraktion; Namngiven Entitetsigenkänning; Relationsextraktion; Kunskapsgraf;

    Abstract : Companies do not exist in isolation. They are embedded in structural relationships with each other. Mapping a given company’s relationships with other companies in terms of competitors, subsidiaries, suppliers, and customers are key to understanding a company’s major risk factors and opportunities. READ MORE