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The use of derivatives in the Spanish mutual fund industry [PDF]
We study the use of derivatives in the Spanish mutual fund industry. The picture that emerges from our analysis is rather negative. In general, the use of derivatives does not improve the performance of the funds.
José M. Marín, Thomas A. Rangel
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Variable rate premiums and defined benefit pension funding
Journal of Business Finance &Accounting, Volume 51, Issue 9-10, Page 2561-2591, October-November 2024.Abstract This study investigates the association between variable rate premiums (VRPs) charged by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) and defined benefit pension funding in the United States. The PBGC requires VRPs from firms that fail to adequately fund their pension plans.
Abbie Sadler
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The Problems of Correlation in the Financial Risk Management – the Contribution of Microfinance [PDF]
In this paper we first introduce microfinance institutions as an alternative investment instrument. We argue that beside socially responsible features of microfinance, there exists also significant portfolio enhancement opportunity in microfinance ...
Janda, Karel, Svárovská, Barbora
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Journal of Personality, Volume 92, Issue 5, Page 1410-1423, October 2024.Abstract Background Rumination has mostly been studied in relation to depression, however, it may also occur in response to positive emotions (i.e., positive rumination) and therefore may be a protective factor related to the maintenance of positive mood.
Lilla Nóra Kovács +5 more
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, 2013 Mutual fund shares generally have better performance than the performance comparison (market return and risk-free interest rate). A mutual fund is said to have performed exceptionally well when able to provide a higher rate of return and may reduce ...
BARUS, Gratia Atanka +1 more
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, 1951 Fund investments are very popular in Sweden. However, we have the impression that despite this popularity, the average fund investor in Sweden does not pay much attention to the importance and possible link of fund’s asset composition features (e.g ...
Javidfar, Fargol, Luo, Zhiwen
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Clinical Psychology &Psychotherapy, Volume 31, Issue 4, July/August 2024.ABSTRACT Background In this study, we re‐examined data from a previous randomized controlled trial investigating ‘technology supported mindfulness’ (TSM)—an 8‐week treatment intervention for individuals experiencing OCD. The current analysis involves an examination of the longitudinal relationships between rumination, worry and OCD symptom changes ...
Lance L. Hawley +4 more
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Market Efficiency of Oil Spot and Futures: A Stochastic Dominance Approach [PDF]
This paper examines the market efficiency of oil spot and futures prices by using a stochastic dominance (SD) approach. As there is no evidence of an SD relationship between oil spot and futures, we conclude that there is no arbitrage opportunity between
Lean, H.H., McAleer, M.J., Wong, W-K.
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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION [PDF]
This chapter discusses methods and techniques for measuring and evaluating performance for the purpose of controlling the investment process. However, many of the methods discussed in this chapter are also used in communicating investment performance ...
Plantinga, Auke
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Analisis Perbandingan Kinerja Reksa Dana Konvensional dengan Reksa Dana Syariah di Indonesia [PDF]
, 2014 This research aims to analyze how the performance between Conventional mutual fund and Sharia mutual fund. Variables that are used in this research are sharpe ratio, treynor ratio, and jensen ratio.
Fauzie, S. (syarief) +1 more
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