Essays about: "Sell-side equity analysts"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Sell-side equity analysts.

1. 1. Is the Swedish Equity Analyst Just an ESG Salesperson?

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Smilla Eliasson; Filip Thorsell; [2023]
   Keywords : Environmental Social Governance; ESG Disclosure; Sell-side Analysts; Stakeholder Theory; Legitimacy Theory;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to understand if Swedish sell-side equity analysts evaluate firms' ESG performance and whether they recognize ESG performance as a factor that creates firm value. Data is collected for Swedish companies currently listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange (Mic: XSTO) for the years 2008-2022. READ MORE

3. 2. Gender-based differences among financial analysts - A case study on equity research analysts in Sweden

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Marcela Pinto; Jesper Jordan; [2022]
   Keywords : Sell-side Analyst; Gendered Organizations; Accounting Professions; Working Environment; Minority Theory;

   Abstract : The world of finance has traditionally been a sector showcasing an unequal gender distribution, where men have been the dominating party. Within this financial realm, Equity Research Analysts in Sweden exhibit an exceptionally uneven gender distribution. READ MORE

4. 3. Equity valuation and the incorporation of investment risk: insights from sell-side analysts

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Tobias Bengtsson; Daniel Nylund; [2018]
   Keywords : Investment risk; Sell-side equity analysts; Equity Valuation; Analyst behavior;

   Abstract : This thesis explores how sell-side equity analysts incorporate investment risk into their valuations and analyses of common stocks. Interviews have been conducted with 20 Swedish analysts from 13 different institutions with the intention of gaining a deeper understanding of their behavior and thought processes. READ MORE

5. 4. CSR disclosure and decision usefulness - are firms aware of what information users find as useful? A study investigating the dichotomy in perceptions between reporters and users

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Naosil Hanna; Oscar Bjurviken; [2018]
   Keywords : CSR; Sell-side equity analysts; Equity valuation; Investment relations;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the identified research gap concerning the area of sell-side equity analysts' informational needs and preferences, relating to the relevance and usefulness of the informational value in CSR disclosure. An exploratory, qualitative study has been made to investigate the dichotomy in perceptions between reporters and users. READ MORE

6. 5. How do sell-side equity research analysts evaluate items affecting comparability?

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Hélène Börjesson; Helene de la Motte; [2017]
   Keywords : Items affecting comparability IAC ; Non-recurring items; Equity research analysts; Earnings quality;

   Abstract : We investigate sell-side equity research analysts' behaviour in the process of choosing whether to exclude or include items affecting comparability (IAC) in their valuation. We used a qualitative method by interviewing 16 analysts in order to understand how they adjust for IAC and potential factors influencing their approach. READ MORE