Essays about: "thesis on mutual funds"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 75 essays containing the words thesis on mutual funds.

  1. 21. Ethical Fund Performance - A matched pair analysis of the Swedish fund market

    University essay from

    Author : Jesper Lundgren; Robin Olin; [2019-07-05]
    Keywords : ESG; Mutual funds; Swedish Fund Market;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the effect of ethics on the performance of Swedish funds over the years 2009-2018. Through the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) score, this study distinguishes ethical funds from the less ethical funds. READ MORE

  3. 22. The emerging public investments in private companies

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Oscar de Bourgh; Pamela Tannoury; [2019-07-02]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Start-up companies have primarily been financed by venture capitalists but have started to receive increased investments from public investors such as hedge funds, mutual funds and pension funds. In this thesis, we find that companies that receive both venture capital and public investments have a higher probability to undergo an initial public offering or exit through M&A. READ MORE

  4. 23. The Relationship between Herding and Skill – A Study of the Swedish Mutual Fund Industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Birger Johansson Hansson; Yasmin Montvik; [2019-07-02]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The aim of the present thesis is to examine the presence of herding behavior among Swedish fund managers. It is further investigated whether herding is a sign of sophistication, or strictly a behavioral phenomenon. Strong evidence of small levels of fund herding on the Swedish mutual fund market is found. READ MORE

  5. 24. Individual investors' preferences regarding green bonds : A survey of Swedish investors

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Lauri Kivikoski; Robert Sandberg; [2019]
    Keywords : green bonds; socially responsible investing; SRI; sustainable finance; environmental attitude; environmental behaviour;

    Abstract : Green bonds are a type of bonds that are designated for investment projects that have a positive effect on the environment. Such projects could be preventing climate change by reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, increasing energy-efficiency, or improving waste management. Green bonds have risen considerably in issued volume in recent years. READ MORE

  6. 25. Is Green the New Gold? A study on the relationship between sustainability and risk of mutual funds

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Victoria Tomsdotter von Segebaden Starberg; Max Römbo; [2019]
    Keywords : Environmental Social Governance; Mutual Funds; Performance Measurement; Risk Measurement; Sustainability; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to investigate the relationship between the level sustainability and the level of risk for mutual equity funds. As the demand for more sustainable investment options increases, mutual funds have become more aware about positioning themselves as sustainable. READ MORE