Essays about: "Socially Responsible Investments"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 51 essays containing the words Socially Responsible Investments.

1. 31. Socially Responsible Investments? : -An empirical study on why investors do not invest in SRI

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Simon Lundström; Rasmus Rosberg; [2017]
   Keywords : SRI; socially responsible investment; environment; SRI; ansvarsfulla investeringar; miljö;

   Abstract : In today’s society sustainability has become a highly discussed topic due to the increase in global average temperatures and changing ecosystems. Despite differentiating views regarding the origins of these changes, a proportion of the society have begun to adjust themselves into having more green profiles. READ MORE

3. 32. Investing in gender equal companies - an attractive strategy?

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

   Author : Christina Engelberth; Julia Hellgren; [2016]
   Keywords : gender equality; performance; risk; socially responsible investing; trading strategy;

   Abstract : In this thesis we investigate whether gender equality enhances firm performance, if equal firms are less risky compared to unequal firms and if investors can profit from this. To evaluate performance and risk we create trading strategies and form portfolios of equal and unequal companies during the period March 2011 to August 2016. READ MORE

4. 33. A comparison between ESG funds and traditional funds from a sustainable perspectiv

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

   Author : Kevin Gelotte; [2016]
   Keywords : ESG; Environmental; Social; Governance; Sustainable investing; Socially Responsible Investments; SRI; Morningstar;

   Abstract : During recent years many fund managers have merchandised their funds as accounting for “ethical”, “responsible” and “sustainable” criterions during the investment process (the generic term “ESG funds” will be used hereafter). These managers have used this as a marketing tool and claimed that this brings added value to their investors. READ MORE

5. 34. Development Finance Institutions’ Effect on The Fund Manager’s Investment Decisions : Balancing Financial Performance Goals and Development Impact Objectives

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Alexander Adolfssson; Marie Åström; [2016]
   Keywords : DFI; Development Finance Institutions; MDFI; Multilateral Development Finance Institutions; SEE; SRI; Socially Responsible Invesments; CSR; NGO; SIDA; DEG; FM; SME; Multiplier Effect; Agent Theory; Stakeholder Theory; Qualitative; Subjectivism; Objectivism; Postitivsm; Intepretivism; Investment Behavior; Standard Asset Pricing Model; ESG; Sin Industries; Principle-agent Theory; Positivist Agent Thoery; Agent Conflict; Incentives; Investment Behvaior; Optimal contracts; Descriptive Stakeholder Thoery; Convergent Stakeholder Theory; Stakeholder; Shareholder; Financial Performance; Development Impact; Hands-off model; Direct-involvement model; Affirmative Behavior; Aviodance Behavior; Tripple Bottom Line; Agent; Principle; Control; Fund Manager;

   Abstract : Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) have played a crucial role in moving socially responsibility considerations up on the private equity industry’s agenda. DFIs add a development impact criterion to traditional financial performance goals in the investment industry and play a catalytic role by mobilizing other investors. READ MORE

6. 35. “Doing good while doing well” : An investigation of Generation Y’s intention to invest socially responsibly

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

   Author : Christoffer Jensen; Ronny Huynh; Pontus Sandberg; [2016]
   Keywords : Social responsible investments; Generation Y; Theory of planned behavior; Consumer behavior; Perceived risk; Perceived consumer effectiveness; Questionnaire; Intention to Invest;

   Abstract : Purpose - The purpose of this study is to investigate behavioral factors influencing investment intentions.   Design/methodology/approach – A descriptive quantitative study was conducted utilizing an online questionnaire with a total of 121 respondents. READ MORE