Essays about: "theory finance"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 324 essays containing the words theory finance.

1. 21. A Catering Theory of Investment Policies. Do U.S. firms cater to sentiment?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Philip Lindquist; Nicolas Nolén; [2023]
   Keywords : “Retail Investor Sentiment”; “FEARS Index”; “Corporate Investment Policies”; “Behavioral Corporate Finance”; “VIX”; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The purpose is to investigate retail investors’ growing influence in shaping corporate investment policies. It further seeks to understand whether firms cater to retail investor sentiment. We employ a multiple linear regression model of a strongly-balanced panel data set, incorporating fixed effects and clustered standard errors. READ MORE

3. 22. From Hype to Longevity: Evaluating the Endurance of Swedish IPOs : A quantitative approach to measure the long-term performance of IPOs

   University essay from

   Author : Vilhelm Carlsson; Alva Persson; Flora Kahlman; [2023]
   Keywords : Initial Public Offering IPO ; Long-term IPO Performance; Swedish Stock Market; Behavioral Finance; Asymmetric Information Theory;

   Abstract : The prospect of earning extraordinary returns drives the allure of investing in new companies through IPOs. However, this approach may be flawed due to market conditions, information asymmetry, and behavioral biases. Past research supports evidence of the long-term underperformance of IPOs compared to the market index. READ MORE

4. 23. Navigating the Landscape of Strategic Investment Decisions - A qualitative study investigating factors influencing the individual decision-maker during the SID process.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Ida Pettersson; Arnela Saranovic; [2023]
   Keywords : Strategic investment decision; managerial judgment; economic rationality; decision making behavior; uncertainties; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Title: Navigating the Landscape of Strategic Investment Decisions Course: BUSN79, Degree Project in Accounting and Finance, Master, 15 ECTS Authors: Ida Pettersson & Arnela Saranovic Supervisor: Johan Dergård Examiner: Anders Anell Key words: Strategic investment decision, managerial judgment, economic rationality, decision making behavior, uncertainties Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate factors influencing the individual decision maker during the process of SIDM. Methodology: The research approach of this study is qualitative and of exploratory nature. READ MORE

5. 24. Carbon Protectionism?

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Sam Säflund; Malcolm Thunberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Event study; Cumulative Abnormal Return; EU CBAM; ETS; Sustainable finance;

   Abstract : This study examines the market reactions and valuation implications of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) adopted by the European Union (EU). The CBAM is the world's first carbon border import tax aimed at addressing carbon leakage and promoting a transition to a low-carbon economy. READ MORE

6. 25. Portfolio Optimization Problems with Transaction Costs

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)

   Author : Stina Gustavsson; Linnéa Gyllberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Portfolio optimization; variable transaction costs; fixed transaction costs;

   Abstract : Portfolio theory is a cornerstone of modern finance, and it is based on the idea that an investor can reduce risk by diversifying their investments across various assets. In practice, Harry Markowitz mean-variance optimization theory is expanded upon by taking into account variable and fixed transaction cost, making the model slightly more reliable. READ MORE