Essays about: "factor models"
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6. Spatio-temporal analysis of COVID-19 in Västra Götaland, Sweden
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för matematiska vetenskaperAbstract : Spatio-temporal analysis of COVID-19 data with the two different statistical approaches is the main objective of this thesis. The first classical approach, the Endemic-Epidemic framework (Held et al., 2005) is a class of multivariate time-series models for the incidence counts, obtained from the surveillance systems. READ MORE
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7. The illiquidity exposure factor: An overlooked driver of mutual fund performance
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : This paper examines if Swedish-focused mutual funds with more illiquid holdings produce higher alpha. By extending the classic Fama and French five-factor model, we pinpoint the effect of illiquidity in underlying holdings on mutual fund alpha generation through a two-step regression model with data between 2019-2022. READ MORE
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8. The Impact of ESG-Scores on Portfolio Performance - A quantitative study on sustainable investments.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : 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
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9. Comparison of High ESG Portfolio Performance in Germany and Switzerland
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : This study focuses on the relationship between stock return performance and sustainability, the latter taking the form of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework. The paper provides a comparative setting in which stocks of companies headquartered in Germany and Switzerland are examined. READ MORE
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10. How do Family Firms Cope with Crises : A study on the current inflation and energy crisis
University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella HandelshögskolanAbstract : Background: The current energy and inflation crisis presents a challenge for businesses in Europe. One of the countries that is especially affected by the crisis is Germany. Family firms are an important factor for the German and European economies, as they account for 65 to 80 percent of all European companies. READ MORE