Essays about: "january returns"

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  1. 1. Exploring Momentum: The Hidden Drivers of Stock Returns in the Nordic Market

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Axel Dillner; Johanna Roos; [2023]
    Keywords : Momentum; Price Momentum; Earnings Momentum; Earnings Surprises; Standardized Earnings Surprise; SES;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the relationship between price momentum, earnings momentum, and stock returns in the Nordic region by examining the risk-adjusted performance measures of various momentum strategy portfolios. Inspired by Novy-Marx's 2015 theory that momentum in firm fundamentals explains the performance of price momentum strategies, this study seeks to provide deeper insights into momentum drivers and their implications for investment professionals. READ MORE

  3. 2. Unveiling the Predictive Power

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Alex Lundvall; Gabriel Ahonen; [2023]
    Keywords : Stock market returns; Macroeconomic indicators; Vector Autoregression model; Granger Causality test; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : To obtain excessive returns on the stock market, investors should be able to effectively forecast what drives the fluctuations of the stock market. The usage of macroeconomic factors as indicators for stock market performances has been utilized more profoundly in recent times. READ MORE

  4. 3. There Is Nothing Certain But The Uncertain

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Hannes Thorstensson; Carl Tjernberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Uncertainty; Vol-of-vol; Ambiguity; Asset Pricing; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Risk and risk aversion are crucial concepts in finance. Models in finance typically assume a known probability distribution of returns, which does often not hold in reality. This papers aims to measure the uncertainty surrounding the probability distribution in equity markets and to evaluate if such uncertainty is priced. READ MORE

  5. 4. Introduction of the Swedish Investment Saving Account and Individual Stock Investment Behavior

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Yao Fu; [2023]
    Keywords : capital income taxation; ISK; stock investment; idiosyncratic risk; systematic risk;

    Abstract : The Swedish government introduced a new saving platform named as the Swedish Investment Saving Account (ISK) in January 2012 in order to simplify the taxation on the capital income of security investment. Compared to the conventional accounts (CA), ISK is taxed at a flat-rate based on the balance in the account, and there is no other taxation related to security sales and dividend distribution. READ MORE

  6. 5. Navigating the Storm: An examination of IPO Underpricing in 21st Century Crises

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Douglas Otterström; Rebecca Byström; [2023]
    Keywords : Initial public offering; IPO; IPO underpricing; Financial Crisis;

    Abstract : IPO underpricing is a phenomenon studied by many, with theories explaining the reason for this mispricing problem. However, there is little to no research examining how IPO underpricing reacts to different crises during the 21st century. This paper focuses on companies issuing in the US market on NYSE and NASDAQ. READ MORE