Essays about: "constructing portfolio"

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1. 1. A Quantitative Framework for Constructing a Multi-Asset CTA with a Momentum-Based Approach

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Datalogi

   Author : Rebecca Fällström; [2023]
   Keywords : Commodity trading advisors; CTA; trend-following; momentum strategies; risk parity; equally weighted; Markowitz weights; optimization;

   Abstract : Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) have gained popularity due to their abilities to generate an absolute return strategy. Little is known about how CTAs work and what variables are important to tune in order to create a profitable strategy. READ MORE

3. 2. Economic Policy Uncertainty and Stock Market Performance: The Role of CSR

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

   Author : Albin Hammarberg; Victor Möller; [2023]
   Keywords : Economic Policy Uncertainty; Corporate Social Responsibility; Capital Asset Pricing Model; Fama French Three Factor Model; Stock Market Returns;

   Abstract : This research study aims to examine the association between economic policy uncertainty (EPU) and stock market performance, and to investigate whether corporate social responsibility (CSR) has an impact on this relationship. The dataset used in this study comprises firms listed on the S&P 500 index from 2013 to 2022 and is applied on two models, the Capital Asset Pricing Model and Fama French Three Factor Model. READ MORE

4. 3. Momentum Strategies in Commodity Futures Market: A Quantitative study

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Jino Badinson; Alfred Gunnarsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Momentum Effect; Contrarian Effect; Investment Strategy; Commodity Futures; Efficient Market Hypothesis; Behavioral Finance Theory;

   Abstract : This study employs a quantitative approach to investigate the momentum phenomenon in the commodity futures market. The study captures the phenomenon using two momentum indicators, namely, MACD and RSI, and extends the scope of indicator utilization to both joint and single usage. READ MORE

5. 4. Is reaching for the whisky bottle justified? Examining the value of whisky and its inclusion in the optimal portfolio

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Gustaf Lugnegård; Hugo Freij; [2023]
   Keywords : Whisky; hedonic regression; convenience yield; portfolio theory; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This study aims to evaluate whisky as an investment through two research questions: “What affects the value of whisky?” and “Should whisky be included in the optimal portfolio?”. The value of whisky is examined by constructing a hedonic regression using five hedonic attributes. Also, the convenience yield associated with whisky is examined. READ MORE

6. 5. Liquidity and its effect on asset returns

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Philip Mafi; Linnéa Wilhelmsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Asset-pricing; illiquidity premium; liquidity factor;

   Abstract : With data covering 20 years, we test three different liquidity measures' explanatory power in explaining asset returns on the Swedish stock market, and if an illiquidity premium exists. After establishing whether an illiquidity premium exists or not, we test whether the asset pricing models CAPM and the Fama-French three-factor model can benefit from including a liquidity factor. READ MORE