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U.S. Mutual Fund Performance in Recessions and Expansions, 1977 to 2019.
(Master thesis, 2019)Using a sample of 2680 U.S. actively managed open-end mutual funds in the period from January 1977 through December 2018, we investigate whether actively managed mutual funds are able to outperform a passive benchmark ... -
U.S. Mutual Fund Performance: Skill or Luck?
(Master thesis, 2018)This thesis examines the performance of 1704 actively managed U.S. open-end, domestic equity mutual funds in the period of January 1995 to December 2017. Regression results for an equal-weighted portfolio suggest that ... -
An uncertain end: The impact of CEO dismissals on stock prices pre and post departure
(Master thesis, 2023)Chief Executive (CEO) Dismissals has received much attention in research literature due to its increasing occurrence. However, there has been little attention to how CEO dismissals affect stock market reactions, specifically ... -
Unconscious bias against introverts in the recruitment and selection process
(Master thesis, 2017)The current study is an attempt to expand upon the limited research area of unconscious bias against certain personality types that may emerge during the employment interview. We proposed that an extraverted personality ... -
Uncovering the Dynamics of Cornerstone investors in Scandinavian IPOs: Money Left on the Table? An empirical study of cornerstone commitments and its impact on subsequent underpricing of Scandinavian IPOs.
(Master thesis, 2023)This study examines the relationship between IPO underpricing and the involvement of cornerstone investors in the Scandinavian IPO market. Utilizing comprehensive regression models, our analysis reveals a strong and positive ... -
Uncovering the Puzzle of ESG Score Adjustments: An Analysis of Systemic Impacts and Momentum Dynamics
(Master thesis, 2023)In this research paper, we explore the presence of momentum in ESG scores with the possibilities of utilizing the potential momentum to generate alpha. Three drivers - company, industry, and country - are analyzed through ... -
Underestimated ABG in Sustainable Fashion: Recalling Brand Names Alters the Predictiue Power of Attitude on Purchase
(Master thesis, 2023)Whether attitude is a good predictor of purchase has been widely discussed in sustainable literature. With an aim to examine if the predictive power of attitude to behaviour is exaggerated in current sustainable fashion ... -
Underpricing and Long-Run Performance of FinTech IPOs
(Master thesis, 2019)This thesis investigates the short- and long-run performance of 70 US FinTech IPOs issued between 2008 and 2018. We find that, during this period, FinTech IPOs experienced an average underpricing of 23%, which is ... -
Underpricing and Long-Run Performance Patterns of Nordic Private Equity-Backed and Non-Private Equity-Backed IPOs
(Master thesis, 2018)This paper investigates the initial returns and long-run performance of initial public offerings (IPO) using a sample of 78 private equity-backed IPOs, 42 venture capital-backed IPOs and 199 non-sponsored IPOs in the ... -
Underpricing and Long-Run Performance Patterns of Nordic Private Equity-Backed and Non-Private Equity-Backed IPOs
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis examines the performance of initial public offerings (IPOs) in the Nordic region, specifically focusing on the influence of private equity (PE) backing. The analysis is based on a sample of 825 IPOs listed ... -
Underpricing and long-term performance of Private Equity backed IPOs
(Master thesis, 2022)This paper investigates underpricing and long-term performance of Private Equity backed (PE-backed) initial public offerings (IPOs) in the US. We investigate underpricing by using a sample of 443 PE-backed IPOs and ... -
Understanding different attitudes towards advertising on Instagram and Facebook
(Master thesis, 2019)The concept of attitude towards advertising has been widely tested. However, the concept lacks work regarding social media. The present study, therefore, provides important new insight regarding a topic that is both ... -
Understanding Norwegian service customers motivations and barriers of service robot adoption
(Master thesis, 2022)The innovation of artificial intelligent powered service robots has rapidly revolutionized the service sector by increasing competitiveness and maximizing efficiency. Therefore, an increasing number of service organizations ... -
Understanding Uncertainties
(Master thesis, 2018)This thesis investigates the relationship between macroeconomic uncertainty and stock market volatility. The study focuses particularly on how uncertainty about the macroeconomic factor expected future GDP growth influences ... -
Understanding Underlying Gratifications Behind TikTok Use: A Strategic Marketing Perspective
(Master thesis, 2023)With TikTok taking more place in firms’ marketing efforts, many businesses launch their debut on the platform. Regardless of knowledge and experience, firms post content and buy ads hopeful to reach their initial goals. ... -
Unntak fra merverdiavgift på finansielle tjenester med særlig vekt på corporate finance-tjenester : Carnegie/ABG-dommens betydning
(Master thesis, 2013-02-08)Oppgavens metodedel gir et kortfattet bilde av rettskildetilstanden som grunnlag for problemstillingens sentrale rettsregler og utviklingen ... -
Unraveling the Impact of Firm Characteristics on Long-Run Abnormal Returns: A Study of U.S. Event Firms
(Master Thesis, 2023)This paper examines the effect of seven firm characteristics on abnormal returns following corporate events, including mergers and acquisitions, and initial and seasoned public equity offerings. Using data from U.S. firms ... -
Unraveling the Leverage Exchange-Traded Funds Conundrum
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis examines Leveraged Exchange-Traded Funds to assess their ability to deliver the promised leverage, factor anomalies, behavior in different market conditions, long-term performance drivers, and pricing efficiency. ... -
Unraveling the Link between Environmental Metrics and Stock Returns: An In-Depth Analysis of Climate Risk Premiums and Climate News Hedge Portfolios
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis examines a broad range of E(SG) scores and real environmental metrics’ cross-sectional and time-series effect on excess stock return, in the European market from December 2010 to December 2022. The objective ... -
Unveiling the Dynamics of Stock Illiquidity: Exploring Key Stock Characteristics and their Significance
(Master thesis, 2023)This paper explores the use of machine learning models to predict what characteristics affect illiquidity in stocks using historical data. The paper uses thirteen different regressions, exploring the effects of 43 ...