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1. Pricing and Hedging American-Style Options withDeep Learning: Algorithmic implementation
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Analys och partiella differentialekvationerAbstract : This thesis aims at evaluating and implementing Longstaff & Schwarz approach for approximating the value of American options. American options are generally hard to value, exercised at any time up to its expiration and moreover, there is no closed- form solution for an American option’s price. READ MORE
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2. The Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Swedish Financial Market
University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistikAbstract : The initial coronavirus disease caught the world by surprise at the end of 2019, as it was soon declared a pandemic. It led to an unexpected global crisis and profound disruption in societies and Sweden was no exception. READ MORE
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3. Strategies for mitigating foreign exchange risk
University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Foreign exchange risk management is important for multinational companies since changes in exchange rates can have significant effects on financial results. Following their extensive international operations, Thule Group is one such organization. READ MORE
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4. European Investor Currency Hedging: Forwards or Options in International Portfolios
University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : The hedging effectiveness of currency forward contracts and currency put option for three different portfolios—Portfolio of Emerging Markets, Portfolio of Developed Countries, and the International Portfolio—are examined from the viewpoint of European investors. European Union (EU), United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Switzerland (SF), Sweden (SE), Denmark (DK), Norway (NK), and Japan (JAP) are considered in the developed countries. READ MORE
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5. Determinant Influence on Hedging Strategies - A case study of AB Volvo, AB SKF and Getinge AB
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Background and Problem: Most internationally operating companies are exposed to foreign exchange risk. Companies who hedge their currency exposure strive to minimize the effect of unfavourable foreign exchange rate movements since it can have a negative impact on companies’ operational results. READ MORE