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  1. 1. Network Connectedness in Financial Markets

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Andrea Marcolini; [2024]
    Keywords : Systemic risk modeling; US REITs connectedness; S P 500 connectedness; Returns and realized volatilities prediction;

    Abstract : This paper is a collection of two different theses discussing the prediction of the returns and volatilities of the S&P 500 constituents and of US Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) by analyzing their centrality within the financial market network. Both empirical works summarize the relevant financial and network literature, demonstrating how modeling stock connectedness within financial markets makes it possible to create returns and volatility predictors, improving investors' portfolio allocations and achieved investment Sharpe ratios. READ MORE

  3. 2. Combining Value Investing with Quality Investing: Empirical Evidence from the European and Nordic Stock Markets

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Oleksii Chepil; [2024]
    Keywords : value investing; quality investing;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to explore whether stock selection based on five value metrics and six quality metrics can generate superior returns compared to the overall market. The selected markets are the Nordic one (Nasdaq OMX Nordic 120 being the benchmark) and the European one (STOXX Europe 600 being the benchmark), while the selected time period is 2001-2023 for Europe and 2010-2023 for the Nordics. READ MORE

  4. 3. Stock Price Predictions for FAANG Companies Using Machine Learning Models

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : Hugo Dahlquist; Fredrik Fourong; [2024]
    Keywords : Random Forest; Artificial Neural Networks; Stock prices; Predictions.; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : The financial industry is one of the highest grossing sectors in the world as it is estimated to represent 24\% of the global economy. As most companies want their asset value to increase, it is of high interest to make good investments which will increase in either the short or long run. READ MORE

  5. 4. The use of derivatives in corporate risk management - A value adding strategy?

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Agnes Strignert; [2024]
    Keywords : Risk Management; Derivatives; Hedging; Modigliani-Miller; Porsche;

    Abstract : Part I:This study highlights the role of active risk management of currency risk exposure within large listed non-financial European firms. In the aftermath of the global pandemic and invasion of Ukraine, many firm across the global has experienced challenges in terms of sustaining stable cash flows. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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