Essays about: "Stockholm Benchmark Index"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 36 essays containing the words Stockholm Benchmark Index.
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16. In search for the reputational investment factor
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : This paper looks at corporate reputation and its effect on future firm performance using the Reputation Quotient (RQ) produced by Harris Interactive Inc. as proxy for reputation. READ MORE
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17. The Effect of Open-end Index Revisions - A study of market efficiency on the Swedish Stock Exchange
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : This study acknowledges the Swedish stock exchange's alignment with the efficient market hypothesis by analysing the change of constituents of the open-end OMX Stockholm Benchmark Index through an event study. We find evidence of abnormal return at the date of announcement for inclusions and exclusions. READ MORE
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18. Evaluating Private Equity Returns from the Investor Perspective - are Limited Partners Getting Carried Away?
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : In this study, we evaluate the performance of close to 900 buyout and venture capital funds from 1979 to 2008. Returns are measured using traditional performance measures, the internal rate of return and the investment multiple, as well as four different Public Market Equivalent measures, which compares private equity fund returns to the returns of corresponding investments in a publicly traded index. READ MORE
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19. Is it worth getting active? A study on active share and fund performance in Sweden
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : The occurrence of closet index funds has been widely debated in Sweden in recent years. This study examines whether a higher level of mutual fund activity, measured by the two fund activity measures active share and tracking error, correlates with higher fund returns. READ MORE
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20. Does an anchor help you float? Nordic IPOs: Underpricing, aftermarket performance and the effect of cornerstone investors
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : This paper studies mainly the underpricing and aftermarket performance of 145 Nordic initial public offerings in two separate time periods, 2005-2007 and 2013-2016. This paper also examines the presence of cornerstone investors in recent IPOs. READ MORE