Essays about: "Sharpe Index"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 84 essays containing the words Sharpe Index.

  1. 21. Decomposition of ETFs: Building a synthetic portfolio of ETFs major positions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Donatas Gadlijauskas; Evelina Sarul; [2022]
    Keywords : ETF; Portfolio optimization; Sharpe ratio; VaR; GARCH; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper investigates the performance of benchmark indices and according ETFs against the synthetic portfolios that were built using the five major holdings of the selected benchmark index and its ETF. Not only do we test the synthetic portfolios, but from them, we make optimal (re-balanced) portfolios using mean-variance optimization (with short-selling constraints). READ MORE

  3. 22. Can Portfolio Performance Be Improved with Bitcoin during a Global Crisis? - A Study of Portfolio Performance with Diverse Assets during the COVID-19 Outbreak

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Kristian Stemme; Otto Lyth Berg; [2022]
    Keywords : Sharpe-ratio; diversification; Covid-19; Bitcoin; portfolio optimization; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : As a relatively new form of financial asset with unique properties, Bitcoin is increasingly included in portfolios to improve performance. However, research remains limited on how Bitcoin actually affects portfolio performance. READ MORE

  4. 23. A Neural Network Approach for Generating Investors’ Views in the Black-Litterman Model

    University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)

    Author : Rafael Lavatt; [2022]
    Keywords : Black-Litterman; Neural Networks; Portfolio Optimization; Black-Litterman; Neurala nätverk; portföljoptimering;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates how neural networks can be used to produce investors' views for the Black-Litterman market model. The study uses two data sets, one with global stock market indexes and one with stock market data from the S&P 500. READ MORE

  5. 24. Statistical arbitrage : Can a pairs trading strategy beat a buy-and-hold strategy?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : André Aho; Simon Löw; [2022]
    Keywords : Algorithmic trading; Quantitative methods; Pairs trading; Cointegration; Sharpe ratio;

    Abstract : In this thesis, the aim is to investigate whether a pairs trading strategy on Swedish stocks can generate a higher risk-adjusted return compared to a buy-and-hold strategy on a benchmark index. The benchmark index is the OMX Stockholm Benchmark-index (OMXSBPI), which is an index that should reflect the Swedish market in general. READ MORE

  6. 25. Optimal Portfolio Allocation of Commodities for the Swedish Investor

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    Author : Sebastian Henfalk; Alexandra Wesley; [2021-08-17]
    Keywords : Optimal Portfolio Allocation into Commodities; OMXS30GI; Bloomberg Commodity Index BCOM ; Sub-Sectors; Sharpe Ratio; Swedish Investor; Financialization; Diversification; Hedge; Precious Metals; Inflation; Råvaror; Optimal Allokering; Ädelmetaller;

    Abstract : Commodities have historically been seen as great diversifiers to stocks and bonds. Following the financialization in late 1990s and early 2000s this began to be questioned by previous research due to increasing correlations with the stock market, which has created a need for further research with in the field. READ MORE