Essays about: "dynamic conditional correlation"
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1. Portfolio Diversification with Commodities : From a Swedish Perspective
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakultetenAbstract : This paper investigates the diversification characteristics of commodities in relation to the Swedish equity index OMXSPI. Much of the previous literature concludes that gold and oil possess diversification or hedging properties against the US equity markets. READ MORE
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2. On the Value at Risk Forecasting of the Market Risk for Large Portfolios based on Dynamic Factor Models with Multivariate GARCH Specifications
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statistiska institutionenAbstract : Market risk is the risk of capital loss due to unexpected changes in market prices. One risk measure used to estimate market risk is Value at Risk (VaR). The common historical simulation methodology of VaR forecasting usually does not capture the time-varying volatilities associated with financial data. READ MORE
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3. The Rise of Cryptocurrencies as an Investment Hedge. The Shift from Traditional Investment Hedges: Can Cryptocurrencies Replace Bonds as an Investment Hedge?
University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This thesis uses a dynamic conditional correlation (DCC) model to investigate the correlation between major cryptocurrencies, US government bonds and the S&P 500 and MSCI World indices in order to establish the hedge, safe haven and diversifier properties of cryptocurrencies. While US Treasuries have exhibited negative correlation and hedging properties against equity risk for decades, recent extreme market conditions have caused investors to look for alternative asset classes for hedging. READ MORE
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4. Developments in Systemic Risk since the Global Financial Crisis: Assessment of Eurozone and US Systemically Important Banks based on Marginal Expected Shortfall
University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Present essay investigates if the systemic riskiness of Eurozone and US systemically important banks decreased subsequently to the Global Financial Crisis of 2007/2008. For each of these institutions, time series of the analytical systemic risk measure MES are estimated based on public information. READ MORE
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5. Does real estate deliver diversification when needed the most? - A dynamic conditional correlation study of REITs in a mixed-asset portfolio
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Real estate has traditionally been favored in a mixed-asset portfolio due to its risk-return characteristics and diversification benefits. The recent global financial crisis challenged this perception of advantages attributed to real estate. READ MORE