Essays about: "Johan Riben"

Found 2 essays containing the words Johan Riben.

  1. 1. Why do companies switch listings? Empirical evidence from operating performance of Swedish companies

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Filip Nilsson; Johan Riben; [2014]
    Keywords : Stock Markets; Listing Switches; Alternative Exchanges; Firm Characteristics;

    Abstract : We analyse the factors behind the decision to switch from alternative markets to the main market and its effects for Swedish companies between 2000 and 2013. In doing this, we discover that the ex-ante probability of a listing switch increases with size, growth and industry valuation. READ MORE

  3. 2. Risk Shifting and Mutual Fund Performance: A Swedish Perspective

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Johan Riben; Martin Gustavsson; [2012]
    Keywords : Risk Shifting; Fund Performance; Tracking Error; CAPM; Fama-French;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the performance consequences of risk shifting in mutual funds on the Swedish market between the years 2000-2011. By constructing a risk shifting measure based on tracking error volatility, we conclude that the funds that increase risk the most have experienced better performance than funds which decrease or keep stable risk levels over the sample period. READ MORE