Essays about: "business hedging"

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  1. 11. Bitcoin vs Gold, The Hedge Game - Volatility and Portfolio Analysis of Bitcoin and Gold during Market Distress

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Axel Löveråsen; Erik Tyrsing; [2021]
    Keywords : Bitcoin; Gold; Hedge; Volatility; Portfolio Analysis; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Over the recent years the interest in cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin has increased significantly. The price of Bitcoin has gone up substantially since the end of 2020 and more individual and institutional investors are incorporating Bitcoin to their portfolio. READ MORE

  3. 12. Analysis of the Performance of ETFs. A study on the US market

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Thi Kim Lien Vu; Salome Tskhoidze; [2021]
    Keywords : ETF; portfolio optimization; Sharpe ratio; financial downturns; benchmark; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Exchange Traded Funds are known as a relatively recent financial innovation and have been gaining investors' interest in recent years. The performance of ETF in comparison to other benchmarks is still the central concern when investors make an investment decision. READ MORE

  4. 13. Profitability of animal welfare : a German pig fattening business participating in the German animal welfare initiative “Initiative Tierwohl”

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Jana Zibolka; [2021]
    Keywords : farm animal welfare; fattening pig production; Initiative Tierwohl; profitability; cost accounting; risk analysis; farm case;

    Abstract : Increasing numbers of people are concerned about the conditions of farm animal husbandry systems and of the whole meat industry as well as of the welfare of farm animals in Germany. The willingness to pay for animal welfare-friendly products is increasing, while until now there is only one market-based farm animal welfare (FAW) label in Germany, the “Initiative Tierwohl” (ITW). READ MORE

  5. 14. Bitcoin is not the New Gold: Evidence from the Covid-19 Pandemic

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Katja Rasic; [2021]
    Keywords : Bitcoin; Safe haven; Gold; ARCH; Covid-19; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The recent market turmoil, caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, has negatively influenced the financial markets all over the world. Therefore, the search for safe haven assets by investors is of great importance. In this area of research, gold has for a long time been considered to be the traditional safe haven asset. READ MORE

  6. 15. Farmers management of fluctuating market prices for wheat and oilseeds : a case study of Swedish grain farmers

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Caroline Beck-Friis; Vilhelm Linde; [2021]
    Keywords : agriculture; business administration; forward contract; futures contract; grain farmers; grain marketing; grain marketing strategy; handelsbanken; hedging;

    Abstract : Since joining the European Union in 1995, food policy in Sweden has gradually undergone significant changes. Before that, the policy was thoroughly guided by ensuring and prioritizing domestic production, which was done through a system of price controls. READ MORE