Essays about: "safe haven"

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1. 21. Bitcoin vs Gold, The Hedge Game - Volatility and Portfolio Analysis of Bitcoin and Gold during Market Distress

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Axel Löveråsen; Erik Tyrsing; [2021]
   Keywords : Bitcoin; Gold; Hedge; Volatility; Portfolio Analysis; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Over the recent years the interest in cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin has increased significantly. The price of Bitcoin has gone up substantially since the end of 2020 and more individual and institutional investors are incorporating Bitcoin to their portfolio. READ MORE

3. 22. Bitcoin is not the New Gold: Evidence from the Covid-19 Pandemic

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Katja Rasic; [2021]
   Keywords : Bitcoin; Safe haven; Gold; ARCH; Covid-19; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The recent market turmoil, caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, has negatively influenced the financial markets all over the world. Therefore, the search for safe haven assets by investors is of great importance. In this area of research, gold has for a long time been considered to be the traditional safe haven asset. READ MORE

4. 23. The Rise of Cryptocurrencies as an Investment Hedge. The Shift from Traditional Investment Hedges: Can Cryptocurrencies Replace Bonds as an Investment Hedge?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Nichawan Thamrongsak; Mia Varis; [2021]
   Keywords : Cryptocurrency; Hedging; DCC-GARCH; US Treasury Yields; S P 500; MSCI World Index; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This thesis uses a dynamic conditional correlation (DCC) model to investigate the correlation between major cryptocurrencies, US government bonds and the S&P 500 and MSCI World indices in order to establish the hedge, safe haven and diversifier properties of cryptocurrencies. While US Treasuries have exhibited negative correlation and hedging properties against equity risk for decades, recent extreme market conditions have caused investors to look for alternative asset classes for hedging. READ MORE

5. 24. Gold – a hedge, safe haven or a diversifier - A comparison between the Swedish and the American financial market

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Johannes Schmidt; Mikael Westerbäck; [2020-02-21]
   Keywords : Efficient frontier; investments strategies; Sharpe Ratio; gold; stocks; bonds; hedge; safe haven; portfolio analysis;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of gold as a financial asset and comparing the result between the American and the Swedish financial market. Using time series data for monthly and daily returns of S&P500, OMXS30, American 10-year bonds, Swedish 10-year bonds, oil and gold this study analyzes if gold has been a hedge, safe have or a diversifier for Swedish and American stocks and bonds the last 20 years. READ MORE

6. 25. No Safe Haven : Understanding Sexual Violence Against Refugees in Conflict-Induced Humanitarian Settings

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Josefin Mattsson; [2020]
   Keywords : Sexual violence; humanitarian settings; refugees; Zaatari camp; Azraq camp;

   Abstract : This study seeks to explore what conditions contribute to sexual violence against refugees in conflict-induced humanitarian settings by focusing particularly on whether the physical and social insecurity in refugee camps may affect the reported levels of sexual violence. This study uses the method of structured focused comparison to study and compare the two Jordanian refugee camps Zaatari and Azraq during the period of 2014–2019. READ MORE