Essays about: "book-to-market"

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  1. 1. Power Play: The influence of energy prices on ESG Stocks’ performance during the Energy Crisis A quantitative study performed on the Swedish stock market

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Daniella Milojkovic; Jennifer Häggander; [2023-08-25]
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    Abstract : This research paper is focused on the impact of the European energy crisis on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) stocks. The paper aims to examine the extent to which the performance of stocks with high ESG scores has been affected by energy prices and volatility during the energy crisis. READ MORE

  2. 2. Exploring the Idiosyncratic Volatility Anomaly in the Swedish Stock Market: An Empirical Analysis of its Impact on Returns

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Anton Ahlqvist; Walter Uong; [2023-06-29]
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    Abstract : We examine the cross-sectional relationship between idiosyncratic volatility relative to the Fama-French three factor model and expected stock returns. We find that portfolios containing the firms with the lowest idiosyncratic risk offers excess returns in relation to the prediction of the Fama-French three factor model, while those with the highest idiosyncratic risk do not. READ MORE

  3. 3. The Impact of ESG-Scores on Portfolio Performance - A quantitative study on sustainable investments.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Max Ehrnström; Yacob Nehmé; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : ESG investing; Abnormal returns; Sustainable investing and Financial performance;

    Abstract : This report examines the relationship between ESG-scores and portfolio returns using the Fama-French five-factor and Carhart four-factor models. The data is collected from Refinitiv (2023) between 2003 and 2021 and consists of firms listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ stock exchange. READ MORE

  4. 4. The Missing Ingredient: How to improve value investing in the information age

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

    Author : Robin Grawe; Kjell Thomsen; [2023]
    Keywords : Value investing; Fama-French; Intangible Assets; Accounting-based valuation;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to inform a value investing strategy in specific niches of European firms by adjusting the book-to-market (B/M) ratio for intangible assets. An increase in intangible assets' importance for corporate value creation coupled with a lack of amendments to their accounting treatment has led to debates on the value relevance and accuracy of accounting information, including the B/M ratio used to derive value premiums. READ MORE

  5. 5. Can a modern value definition save a struggling investment strategy? A study on the performance of the F-Score when adjusting book-to-market equity for intangibles

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

    Author : Hampus Johnson; Max Rembe; [2023]
    Keywords : Value investing; Piotroski s F-score; Intangible assets; Book-to-market equity;

    Abstract : Studies have found that the immediate expensing of intangible investments has understated the book-to-market metric, which has caused a substantial misclassification of value and glamor stocks in the new economy. This has coincided with a deteriorating performance of Piotroski's F-score, which aims to identify winning stocks among the value group by considering financial signals relevant to these stocks. READ MORE