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1. 1. Beyond the Crisis: A Safe Haven Analysis : Empirical Insights into the Divergence of Gold and Bonds for Portfolio Hedging

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Anthony Baugi; Eugene Zhang; [2024]
   Keywords : Gold; Bonds; Safe Haven; Hedging; US Treasury; Volatility; Covid; Portfolio Theory; Asset Dynamics; Fiscal Policy; Monetary Policy; Financial Crisis; Asset Management; Risk Management; Portfolio Risk;

   Abstract : Purpose: This thesis investigates the relationship concerning traditional safe haven assets, gold and US 10-year treasury bonds during periods of market instability, specifically during the economic concerns raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. It assesses the hedging and safe haven properties of these assets and their dynamic nature throughout two periods of unconventional monetary and fiscal policy measures by the Federal Reserve & US Congress respectively. READ MORE

3. 2. ESG Balancing the Books and the Planet: A Quantitative Analysis of Risk-Adjusted Returns in ESG and Traditional Funds

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Benjamin Javidi; Malin Larsson; [2023-08-25]
   Keywords : Capital Asset Pricing Model CAPM ; Fama-French three-factor model; ESG; Sharpe ratio; OLS Regression Analysis; Modern Portfolio Theory;

   Abstract : The demand for sustainable investment has increased in the last decade. “Environmental, Social and Governance” (ESG) are characteristics within sustainable investment and are commonly considered in private investing. READ MORE

4. 3. Leading the Change - Digital Leaders Facilitating MNEs’ Investment Behaviour

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Patricia Jahn; Veronika Barta; [2023-07-19]
   Keywords : Digital investment behaviour; Digital transformation; Digitalisation; Digital leadership; Organisational change; Digital capabilities; Digital strategy;

   Abstract : In our ever-changing world guided by technological advancements and data-driven disruptions, enterprises need adaptation and development strategies to stay competitive. Digital transformation (DT) has great potential to help organisations maintain their market position in these turbulent times. READ MORE

5. 4. The Road Ahead: Exploring the Potential of Public-Private Partnerships in Closing the European Infrastructure Investment Gap

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Linus Edgren; Casper Lindqvist; [2023]
   Keywords : Public-Private Partnership; Public Procurement; Project Finance; European Infrastructure; Infrastructure Investments;

   Abstract : Modern infrastructure assets are fundamental for the long-term economic growth and development of countries and regions. Yet, the European infrastructure investment gap is projected to reach USD 2 trillion by 2040. One approach to closing this infrastructure investment gap is strengthening the collaboration between the private and public sector. READ MORE

6. 5. Sustainability Filtration and Optimization: A Stepwise Integration Approach

   University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)

   Author : Soroosh Jalaei; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Modern Portfolio Theory; Optimization; Sequential Quadratic Programming; Optimal ESG Portfolio.; Hållbarhet; Modern portföljteori; Optimering; Sequential Quadratic Programming; Optimal ESG-portfölj.;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the integration of sustainability into Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) optimization by introducing stepwise filtration and optimization. This study acknowledges the growing importance of sustainability in investment strategies and modifies the traditional MPT framework to include environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. READ MORE