Essays about: "spread sheet"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words spread sheet.

1. 1. Navigating the Volatility Adjustment in Solvency II : Portfolio Optimization for Balance Sheet Stability

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

   Author : Max Thorendal; [2023]
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   Abstract : This thesis investigates volatility adjustment from the Solvency II regulation and portfolio allocation methods for pension- and life insurance companies aiming to maintain a stable balance sheet. The volatility adjustment is a component added to the risk-free rate for discounting the present value of future liabilities, and it is calculated monthly based on the spread levels in the fixed-income market. READ MORE

3. 2. Asset growth and the cross-section of stock returns: Evidence from Nordic equity markets

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Joel Wägmark; Fredrik Biesèrt; [2020]
   Keywords : Asset Growth Effect; Asset Growth Anomaly; Investment Factor; Nordics;

   Abstract : We investigate the relationship between firm year-on-year percentage change in total assets and subsequent stock returns in Nordic equity markets. Asset growth rates are strong predictors of future stock returns and hold for firm capitalization. Of particular interest, the asset growth effect is present among large capitalization Nordic stocks. READ MORE

4. 3. Has Quantitative Easing Affected the Predictive Power of the Yield Curve? Evidence from Nine Advanced Economies

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Arvid Lodén; [2020]
   Keywords : Yield curve; Recession; Monetary policy; Quantitative Easing; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Since the global financial crisis in 2007-2008 several central banks around the world have introduced Quantitative Easing. Earlier literature has proven that this has caused significant downward pressure on yields in many economies. READ MORE

5. 4. The floating menace : Evaluation of methods to eradicate Nymphoides peltata in Lake Mälaren

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Jonas Beretta-Piccoli; [2020]
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   Abstract : Invasive alien species are the second biggest threat to global biodiversity. Biodiversity loss results in loss of ecosystem functions and resilience. Freshwater ecosystems are more sensitive to invasions; therefore, their biodiversity is decreasing at a much faster rate in comparison to terrestrial ones. READ MORE

6. 5. Macro segregation in continuous cast HSLA steels : With correlation to impact toughness

   University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap

   Author : August Åström; Morgan Sten; [2019]
   Keywords : Macro segregation continuous cast HSLA steels correlation impact toughness strength statistical analysis;

   Abstract : The report reviews macro segregations in continuous cast steels and possible correlations to impact toughness. The purpose of the thesis is to investigate centreline segregates and V-segregates to see which of them that affect impact toughness the most. READ MORE