Essays about: "risk-adjusted return"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 171 essays containing the words risk-adjusted return.

  1. 11. Predictive Modeling and Statistical Inference for CTA returns : A Hidden Markov Approach with Sparse Logistic Regression

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Oskar Fransson; [2023]
    Keywords : Probability theory; Statistical inference; finance; CTA; managed futures; machine learning; statistical learning; stochastic process; sparse logistic regression; Markov Chain Monte Carlo; Hidden Markov model;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on predicting trends in Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs), also known as trend-following hedge funds. The paper applies a Hidden Markov Model (HMM) for classifying trends. Additionally, by incorporating additional features, a regularized logistic regression model is used to enhance prediction capability. READ MORE

  3. 12. Following the trend? : Using a time series momentum strategy on the Swedish stock market

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Markus Haglund; [2023]
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    Abstract : The momentum strategy can be divided into two different sections where this study has focused on a time series momentum strategy where assets that in the previous period will continue in the same trend the following period. This theory stands in opposition to the efficient market hypothesis which in its weakest market form says that all previous market data is already incorporated in the price the asset is selling for today, and by that, it cannot be used to make abnormal profits. READ MORE

  4. 13. Is there a trade-off between economic return and ESG rating? 

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    Author : Anton Bornlid; Eriksson Alexander; [2022-07-01]
    Keywords : Carhart s Four Factor Model; ESG; Risk-adjusted return; Sweden;

    Abstract : ESG scores have during the last 15 years been used to categorize firms by rating according to environmental, social and governance aspects. Earlier research looking at performance and ESG indicates various results for different markets, publishing dates and time frames. READ MORE

  5. 14. How to choose green?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Adrian Thureborn; Jakob Ödman; [2022-02-28]
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    Abstract : This paper investigates if there is any difference between active managed funds and passive managed funds in regard to their risk-adjusted return. The thesis focuses on Swedish sustainable funds that invest in accordance with the ESG (environmental, governance and social) criteria during the time period 2011-2021. READ MORE

  6. 15. Does a portfolio of growth stocks outperform a portfolio of value stocks? : Evidence from Sweden and Norway

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Lina Andersson; Daniella Holmgren; [2022]
    Keywords : Growth stocks; Value stocks; P E ratio; Sharpe ratio; Jensen’s alpha; behavioural finance; efficient market hypothesis; financial crises;

    Abstract : A high return is a driving factor for most investors. The ways to reach success are many and different investment strategies on how to earn high returns have been discussed for decades. READ MORE