Essays about: "asset correlation"

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  1. 1. Correlation and causality between the S&P 500 and Bitcoin: A comparative study before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Jalmar Andersson; Kevin Fankl; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : S P 500; Bitcoin; Cryptocurrency; Pearson s correlation coefficient; Granger causality test; Covid-19; Stock market;

    Abstract : This undergraduate dissertation examines the correlation and causality between the S&P 500 and Bitcoin, both prior to and amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of this research is to offer novel perspectives on the interaction between these two financial instruments during the unprecedented economic instability triggered by the pandemic and to assess how their association has evolved throughout this time. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluation of the ERA5-Land dataset for estimation of soil moisture in the permafrost region

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Alberta van Gent; [2023]
    Keywords : Soil moisture; ERA5-Land; International Soil Moisture Network ISMN ; permafrost region;

    Abstract : The permafrost region covers a vast area of land surface on the northern hemisphere,storing large amounts of carbon. Unfortunately, climate warming leads to permafrostthaw altering the hydrothermal state of permafrost soils. Due to the remoteness of thepermafrost region, access to field measurements is restricted. READ MORE

  4. 3. Robust Portfolio Optimization with Correlation Penalties

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Pelle Nydahl; [2023]
    Keywords : Portfolio Optimization; Portfolio Allocation; Robust Optimization; Correlation; Risk Factor Model; EMA Filtering; Weighted Linear Regression; Portföljoptimering; Portföljallokering; Robust optimering; Korrelation; Riskfaktor-modell; EMA-filtrering; Viktad linjär regression;

    Abstract : Robust portfolio optimization models attempt to address the standard optimization method's high sensitivity to noise in the parameter estimates, by taking an investor's uncertainty about the estimates into account when finding an optimal portfolio. In this thesis, we study robust variations of an extension of the mean-variance problem, where an additional term penalizing the portfolio's correlation with an exogenous return sequence is included in the objective. READ MORE

  5. 4. Macroeconomic Factors and their role in Moderating Diversification effect of Asset Classes in the EU

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Karl Nilsson; Tanyue Zheng; [2023]
    Keywords : macroeconomic factors; asset classes; diversification strategies; portfolio management; institutional qualities;

    Abstract : After the 2008 financial crisis, some have questioned the historically positive benefits ofdiversification, meanwhile others have stated a clear misunderstanding of whatdiversification entails. This study argues diversification is still viable in portfolio theory,and that more effort should be emphasized on macroeconomic factors’ role in theoptimal portfolio. READ MORE

  6. 5. CARs In the Driver’s Seat: The Battle Between Capital and Stock Performance

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Léo Fégeant; Alice Beer; [2023]
    Keywords : Capital Adequacy Ratio; Capital Requirements; Stock Returns; Basel-III; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : After the financial crisis of 2008, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision created the latest Accord for capital requirements: The Basel III Accord. Basel III set higher requirements for both quantity and quality of capital, with the aim to mitigate systemic risk. READ MORE