Essays about: "Fund Performance"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 301 essays containing the words Fund Performance.

  1. 16. Predicting Equity Fund Returns: The Impact of the Momentum-Factor on Performance

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Pontus Hovberger; Hugo Brunlid; [2023]
    Keywords : Equity Funds; Value; Growth; Momentum; Carhart Four-Factor Model; Multifactor Model; Momentum Crashes; Aktiefonder; Värdeaktier; Tillväxtaktier; Momentum; Carhart Four-Factor Model; Multifaktormodell; Momentumkrascher;

    Abstract : Momentum has been a persistent and robust factor in explaining excess future returns, generating great interest from investors and financial analysts. Following the financial crisis of 2008 and the Covid-19 pandemic, there have been instances of significant momentum crashes. READ MORE

  3. 17. A Study on Algorithmic Trading

    University essay from KTH/Hälsoinformatik och logistik

    Author : Philip Hägg; [2023]
    Keywords : Algorithms; financial engineering; software engineering; algorithmic trading; tech- nical analysis; Algoritmer; Finansiell matematik; Mjukvaruutveckling; Algoritmisk aktiehandel; Teknisk analys;

    Abstract : Algorithms have been used in finance since the early 2000s and accounted for 25% of the market around 2005. In this research, algorithms account for approximately 85% of the market. The challenge faced by many investors and fund managers is beating the Swedish market index OMXS30. READ MORE

  4. 18. The Final Act: A Comprehensive Analysis of The Private Equity Exit Processes

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

    Author : Benjamin Zarif; Adam Holgén; [2023]
    Keywords : Private Equity; Exit; Divestment; Theory of Planned Behaviour; Investor Behaviour;

    Abstract : This thesis draws upon eight in-depth interviews, with top-level executives in the Private Equity industry to explore the overlooked divestment phase of the investment process. The study aims to provide insights into the divestment process and the significant factors that influence its outcomes. READ MORE

  5. 19. Exit vs. Voice

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Marcus Abbestam; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Active ownership; Divestment; Risk-adjusted performance; Funds; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the relationship between fund performance and the choice of strategy when an invested asset is reclassified to a fund’s exclusion’s list. The two choices of strategy are divesting the asset or using active ownership methodology by communicating with the asset. READ MORE

  6. 20. And the similar shall lead: the role of the affinity bias in the Italian Venture Capital investment decisions

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Marco Parente; [2023]
    Keywords : Venture Capital; Behavioural Finance; Affinity bias;

    Abstract : This paper analyses the role of the affinity bias in the Italian Venture Capital (VC) ecosystem. The background idea is that, when seeking for investment opportunities, VC funds' partners may be subject to psychological biases and unintentionally prioritise founders who share with them cultural and genetic features. READ MORE