Essays about: "portfolio effect"

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1. 1. Modelling the Exchange Rate: Evidence from the Impacts of Quantitative Easing in Sweden

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Anny Eklund; Markus Sallkvist; [2024]
   Keywords : Quantitative easing; Exchange rate; Bayesian VAR model; Small open economy; Triangular factorisation;

   Abstract : Quantitative easing, the unconventional monetary policy measure used by many central banks to combat low inflation when interest rates are at the lower bound, has shown to be an effective tool for depreciating the domestic currency. Although the exchange rate is of particular importance in a small open economy as it directly impacts inflation dynamics,trade competitiveness and plays a substantial role in shaping monetary policy, few papers have investigated how the depreciating effect of QE to the exchange rate works. READ MORE

3. 2. The value of a good deed; ESG-scores and returns in the Nordic stock markets

   University essay from

   Author : Axel Olausson; Axel Pettersson; [2023-11-07]
   Keywords : Stock returns; ESG; Risk-adjusted returns; Adjusted Sharpe ratio; unequal variance t-test; Nordic market;

   Abstract : This paper seeks to answer which effect ESG-scores have on risk-adjusted returns for stocks listed on Nordic stock markets. To answer this, we create five null hypotheses and use unequal variance t-tests to determine if the hypotheses can be rejected. READ MORE

4. 3. Analyst Recommendations and Stock Returns Evaluating the performance of Nordic markets based on analyst consensus recommendations, and the impact of MiFID II

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   Author : Carl Wallquist; Endrit Zymeri; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : Stock recommendations; analyst performance; portfolio construction; rebalancing; regulation MiFID II; trading strategies;

   Abstract : This study evaluates the performance of equity analysts who cover publicly traded stocks in the Nordic markets. To assess their performance, we employ a method that involves creating daily rebalanced portfolios based on the consensus recommendation for each covered company over four years. READ MORE

5. 4. Unveiling the Impact of ESG Ratings on Risk-Adjusted Returns : Evidence from European Companies

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : David Melin; Otta Alexander; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG; Sustainability; Risk-adjusted return; Risk factor; Factor model; Portfolio; Europe;

   Abstract : This study uses a sample of 600 companies from Europe to investigate the risk-adjusted returns of four portfolios with high and low ESG ratings between 2011 and 2021. Four asset pricing models and additional measures for risk and return are tested on different portfolio weights. READ MORE

6. 5. The Impact of Spin-offs on Shareholder Value : Evidence from the Swedish Market 1991-2022

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Moa Landing; Gustav Swedenborg; [2023]
   Keywords : Spin-offs; Corporate restructurings; Abnormal returns; Determinants of abnormal returns;

   Abstract : This thesis uses an event study methodology to investigate the short- and long-term effect on shareholder value from Lex ASEA-approved spin-offs' on the Swedish market between 1991-2022. The impact of spin-offs has been examined by estimating the effects on the parent firm, the spun-off entity, and a value-weighted pro-forma entity. READ MORE