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1. 1. Combining Value Investing with Quality Investing: Empirical Evidence from the European and Nordic Stock Markets

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Oleksii Chepil; [2024]
   Keywords : value investing; quality investing;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to explore whether stock selection based on five value metrics and six quality metrics can generate superior returns compared to the overall market. The selected markets are the Nordic one (Nasdaq OMX Nordic 120 being the benchmark) and the European one (STOXX Europe 600 being the benchmark), while the selected time period is 2001-2023 for Europe and 2010-2023 for the Nordics. READ MORE

3. 2. Pursuit of Excess Returns: Deciphering Performance in European Buyout Funds A Detailed Exploration of Relative Returns and Their Determinants

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Gustav Blomdahl; Erik Hillestad Andréasson; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This paper investigates the relative performance of European buyout funds compared to public markets. Using a sample of mature buyout funds, obtained from European limited partners, with vintages between 1995 and 2013, we find that a European buyout fund, on average, outperforms the STOXX Europe 600 index by 52% over its lifetime. READ MORE

4. 3. Prevalence of SDG-Washing: An Empirical Analysis on Large Listed European Companies

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Jörgen Jürine; [2023]
   Keywords : SDG-washing; European listed companies; SDG reporting; sustainable development goals SDGs ; content analysis; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The sustainable development goals (SDGs) were introduced in 2015 to steer worldwide progress towards a sustainable, inclusive and prosperous path. Since then companies have gradually taken up the goals and are today actively reporting contributions to the goals. READ MORE

5. 4. The link between ESG and financial performance in sensitive and non-sensitive industries. A quantitative study of the European market

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Danait Abraham; Magnus Forslund; [2022-04-07]
   Keywords : ESG; financial performance; return; stakeholder theory; shareholder theory;

   Abstract : Purpose: The topic of ESG and its relationship with financial performance has been studied by researchers for the last decades. In this thesis, to further understand the relationship between ESG and financial performance, industry affiliation has been considered. READ MORE

6. 5. When Russia Turned Off the Tap to Europe: An Event Study of the European Stock Market Reaction During Nord Stream Pipeline Announcements

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Karin Österberg; Sofia Lundquist; [2022]
   Keywords : Political Uncertainty; Nord Stream; Exogenous Shock; Stock Returns; STOXX Europe 600;

   Abstract : We use three events related to the Russian gas supply to Europe from Nord Stream pipelines as potential exogenous shocks to test political uncertainty and its effect on asset pricing. Investigating stock returns of firms in the STOXX Europe 600 index, we do not find consistent evidence of firms more exposed to Nord Stream or Russia experiencing more negative stock returns following the events. READ MORE