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  1. 1. Empirical Analysis of Joint Quantile and Expected Shortfall Regression Backtests

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Sannolikhetsteori och kombinatorik

    Author : Viktor Ågren; [2023]
    Keywords : risk metric; expected shortfall; backtest; value at risk; empirical analysis;

    Abstract : In this work, we look into the practical applicability of three joint quantile and expected shortfall regression backtests. The strict, auxiliary, and intercept ESR backtests are applied to the historical log returns of the OMX Stockholm 30 market-weight price index. READ MORE

  3. 2. Symmetry or Asymmetry: A model comparison between different ARCH-class volatility models using Bitcoin returns

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Hannes Wiklund; [2022]
    Keywords : GARCH; Model Confidence Set; Bitcoin; Volatility Forecasting; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis will in turn evaluate the forecast performance of different ARCH-type models' forecast ability using Bitcoin returns from 01-04-2015 to 01-04-2022. More specifically, it is of interest to see if a simple GARCH(1,1) model can outperform more sophisticated models that incorporate the asymmetry in volatility. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Energy Transition: The Behavior of Renewable Energy Stock During Times of Energy Security Uncertainty : A firm-specific study of the volatility characteristics, crucial drivers & uncertainties of renewable energy stock

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Philip Igeland; Leon Schroeder; [2022]
    Keywords : Renewable energy; Energy security; Green metals; Uncertainty; MS-GARCH;

    Abstract : The global energy sector is experiencing an transition towards renewable energy, a transition that is mainly driven by issues related to climate change and energy security. In this paper, we investigate the time-varying volatility and risk measures of renewable energy and traditional energy firms. READ MORE

  5. 4. Volatility Managing Strategy - A Strategy for Mitigating Risk and Stabilizing Risk-adjusted Return

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Sara Barwary; Hanna Lind; [2021]
    Keywords : ARCH; EGARCH; GARCH; GJR-GARCH; Return; Risk; Volatility; Volatility Managing Strategy; ARCH; EGARCH; GARCH; GJR-GARCH; Avkastning; Risk; Volatilitet; Volatilitetshanterande strategi;

    Abstract : Volatility managing strategies have gained attention over the last few years due to theiralleged ability to increase portfolio return and mitigate risk. This thesis examines the performance and risk of a portfolio using such a strategy on the Swedish equity market. The strategy is dependent on the forecasting of volatility. READ MORE

  6. 5. Green Finance and its Relation to Asset Classes : Analyzing the dependency structure with a DCC-GARCH and a cross-quantilogram approach

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Mona Ebadian; Linda Ivarsson; [2021]
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    Abstract : In this master thesis, we present the first empirical study that investigates the correlation- and dependence structure of green finance with major asset classes such as cryptocurrency, commodities, equity and currency on a global level. Over the years, green finance and sustainability questions have become more and more central in the literature. READ MORE