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California State University, San Bernardino

Theses/Dissertations

2007

Investment analysis

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Analysis Of Trade Dependence And Correlation Of Market Returns Between The United States And Nordic Countries, Helen Saar Jan 2007

Analysis Of Trade Dependence And Correlation Of Market Returns Between The United States And Nordic Countries, Helen Saar

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The purpose of the present research paper was three fold. First, determine if there is a trade interdependence between the United States and Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Baltic States). Second, determine if there is correlation between the respective equity markets. Third, determine if the changes in the trade relations lead to the changes in stock market correlations. The hypothesis of the project was that weaker trade relations between two countries would lead to lower correlation between their stock markets, providing beneficial opportunities for portfolio diversification. The overall objective is to ascertain if Nordic markets are good targets to …


The Potage Of Chinese Stocks: Strengths And Weaknesses For United States Investors, Shubhi Srivastava Jan 2007

The Potage Of Chinese Stocks: Strengths And Weaknesses For United States Investors, Shubhi Srivastava

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The thesis examined the differences between the Chinese market, a fast-growing emerging market, and that of the United States, a well-known developed market. In order to understand the overall performance of the Chinese stock market, the research compared the risk and returns characteristics of Chinese stock markets using the S & P 500 Index for the 2000-2005 period. Findings show that significant differences exist between the Chinese and the U.S. markets. The thesis also attempted to identify the characteristics of the Chinese markets that hinder their efficiency.