Essays about: "abstract mutual funds"

Found 5 essays containing the words abstract mutual funds.

1. 1. Mathematical Analysis of Peformance Fees with High-Water Mark

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : Viktor Karlström; [2013]
   Keywords : High-water mark; Performance fee; Management fee; Hedge fund;

   Abstract : Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this thesis is to give the investors a better understanding on how to interpret the costs of funds with performance fee with high-water mark and give some guidelines when comparing funds with different fee structures, i.e. mutual funds and hedge funds. READ MORE

3. 2. CPPI Structures on Funds Derivatives

   University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

   Author : Arnaud Gallais; [2011]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Abstract With the ever-increasing complexity of financial markets and financial products, many investors now choose to benefit from a manager’s expertise by investing in a fund. This fueled a rapid growth of the fund industry over the past decades, and the recent emergence of complex derivatives products written on underlying funds. READ MORE

4. 3. Performance Persistence, Fund characteristics and Initial Fund Performance in Swedish Mutual Funds

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Philip Emtemark; Danny Liu; [2009]
   Keywords : Mutual Fund Performance; Mutual Fund Persistence; Initial Fund Performance; Fund Characteristics; Fama French Carhart;

   Abstract : Abstract We examine performance persistence of 75 actively managed Swedish mutual funds during the period 1998 to 2008, employing the following three econometric models: CAPM, Fama-French 3-factor model and Carhart 4-factor model. We find neither outperformance of the market index net of fees nor evidence of performance persistence. READ MORE

5. 4. FINANCING OPTIONS FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SMES) : EXPLORING NON-BANK FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AS AN ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF FINANCING

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

   Author : ESISAL-RUTH LEMUEL; [2009]
   Keywords : Non-Bank Financial Institutions; Financing; Small and Medium-sized Enterprises ;

   Abstract : ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND PROBLEM DISCUSSION: Small and medium-sized enterprises are observed as capable instruments to solving the critical problems of development and poverty affecting most developing countries (Kayanula and Quartey 2000; Mead and Liedholm 1998; Fischer 1995), therefore the need for their growth in Nigeria is beyond question. Amidst many other problems, gaining access to bank credits and other financial markets have been identified as a key hindrance to this growth. READ MORE

6. 5. Investment Strategies : Can accumulated stock recommendations provide positive abnormal return?

   University essay from IHH, Redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Adam Sand; Emil Svahn; Kim Nilsson Lange; [2009]
   Keywords : Accumulated; Abnormal return; Stock recommendations; Portfolio theory;

   Abstract : Abstract   Purpose The purpose of this thesis is; “To find out whether a strategy based on accumulated stock recommendations are able to outperform mutual funds and/or index funds with similar holdings over time”. Background During the past 30 years the interest for the financial market has been ever increasing. READ MORE