Essays about: "performance benchmark"
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6. ESG and Fund Performance Comparing Funds with Different Strategic Benchmarks
University essay fromAbstract : This thesis aims to identify if there is a positive relationship between ESG and fund performance, and if this relationship is different depending on the strategic benchmark of the funds and how they differ between the given strategic benchmark. Four groups of funds connected to a specific strategic benchmark are divided based on their ESG score into a high ESG score group and low ESG score group. READ MORE
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7. Deciphering Sector Performance in the Finnish Stock Market: A Study on Systematic Risk and Investment Strategies
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : This paper offers an empirical analysis of the Finnish stock market with a focus on sector behaviour, performance, and the effects of systematic risk and economic downturns on sector returns. Despite the fact that Finnish sector classifications were found to differ from the GICS classifications, this research emphasizes the significance of local context in investment decisions. READ MORE
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8. High-Temperature Thermal Energy Storage for Innovative Hybrid CSP/PV Plants : A Comprehensive Design Optimization
University essay from KTH/EnergiteknikAbstract : By means of a literature review, critical parameters in the context of thermal energy storage systems, particularly packed bed thermal energy storage systems are identified. The goals of this thesis project are to come up with an optimized design for a PBSTES and to evaluate the thermal performance of alternative storage materials derived from byproducts of industrial processes and natural rocks in order to reduce the environmental impact of the designed system. READ MORE
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9. Portfolio Strategies Under Different Inflationary Regimes
University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)Abstract : In 2023, the topic of ongoing inflation is being discussed almost daily as it has become inevitable. The global economy is facing significant uncertainty and downward pressure as several leading developed nations adopted expansionary fiscal policies and quantitative easing monetary policies during the pandemic. READ MORE
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10. Generating an Interpretable Ranking Model: Exploring the Power of Local Model-Agnostic Interpretability for Ranking Analysis
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskapAbstract : Machine learning has revolutionized recommendation systems by employing ranking models for personalized item suggestions. However, the complexity of learning-to-rank (LTR) models poses challenges in understanding the underlying reasons contributing to the ranking outcomes. READ MORE