Essays about: "return and risk analysis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 251 essays containing the words return and risk analysis.

  1. 1. Assessing the Effectiveness of Urban Trees with Skeletal Soils in Flood Risk Mitigation

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Molly Boberg; [2024]
    Keywords : Flood Management; Climate Adaptation; Nature-Based Solutions NBS ; Urban Trees; Skeletal Soil; Hydrologic Modelling; MIKE; Översvämningshantering; Klimatanpassning; Naturbaserade lösningar; Stadsträd; Skelettjord; Hydrologisk modellering; MIKE;

    Abstract : With increased urbanization and climate change, heavy rainfall events and urban floods are becoming more frequent. To meet the demands for effective climate adaptation strategies and mitigation measures, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have received increased attention. 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. ESG and Fund Performance Comparing Funds with Different Strategic Benchmarks

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    Author : Jesper Carlsson; Erik Olofsson; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : ESG; Efficient Market Hypothesis; Risk-Adjusted Return; Strategic Benchmarks;

    Abstract : 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

  5. 4. Comparison of High ESG Portfolio Performance in Germany and Switzerland

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Nino Shakulashvili; Saud Talic; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : ESG; Portfolio Performance; Fama French; Carhart; Risk Factors; Value; Size; Momentum; Germany; Switzerland;

    Abstract : 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

  6. 5. Seasoned Equity Offerings and Disclosure Sentiment Effects: Evidence from the U.S.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Max Mauritz; Phornchanok Phojan; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : Seasoned Equity Offerings; Long-Term Event Study; Buy-and-Hold Abnormal Returns; Textual Analysis; Disclosure Sentiment; Disclosure Tone;

    Abstract : This paper updates the data regarding Seasoned Equity Offering firms (SEOs) long-term performance and finds evidence in line with prior research that they underperform in the longterm. Furthermore, using automated textual analysis on the relevant disclosure filings SEO firms in the United States publish (Form 10-K, Form 8-K and Form 424B), we investigate the relationship between disclosure sentiment variables and long-term return performance. READ MORE