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1. 1. What is the optimal capital structure for PS Partner, a private company, in order to maximize the value of the firm?

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Max Hulth; Sebastian Börjesson; [2016-06-30]
   Keywords : Optimal capital structure; trade-off theory; financial distress; private company; cost of capital; valuation.;

   Abstract : This thesis is a study aimed to find the optimal capital structure for PS Partner, a private company active within consulting and recruitment. Since financing decisions and structural partitioning between retained earnings, equity and debt will affect the market value and hence the cost of capital, this study focused on estimating parameters to find an optimal leverage ratio for financing and thereby maximize the value of the firm. READ MORE

3. 2. Do hedge funds yield greater risk-adjusted rate of  returns than mutual funds?A quantitative study comparing hedge funds to mutual funds and hedge fund strategies

   University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik; KTH/Matematik (Avd.)

   Author : Oscar Börjesson; Sebastian Rezwanul HaQ; [2014]
   Keywords : Hedge fund; absolute returns; hedge fund strategies; regression analysis; mutual funds; risk-adjusted return; Sharpe ratio; Effective market hypothesis; Hedgefond; absolutavkastning; hedgefondsstrategier; regressionsanalys; aktiefond; riskjusterad avkastning; Sharpekvot; Effektiva marknadsteorin;

   Abstract : In recent times, the popularity of hedge funds has undoubtedly increased. There are shared opinions on whether hedge funds generate absolute rates of returns and whether they provide a strong alternative investment to mutual funds. READ MORE