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Esg Vs. traditional indexes: an empirical analysis of risk-adjusted returns

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Resumo:This thesis provides an empirical analysis of ESG vs. traditional indexes, focusing on risk-adjusted returns over a 5-year period. It explores whether ESG indexes outperform their non-ESG counterparts, integrating literature and a variety of statistical methods. Findings reveal ESG indexes often surpass traditional ones in returns and risk-adjusted measures, suggesting ESG's viability for responsible and potentially more profitable investing.
Autores principais:Akin, Baran
Assunto:Esg Finance Indexes Econometrics
Ano:2024
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:dissertação de mestrado
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Repositório Institucional da UNL
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Resumo:This thesis provides an empirical analysis of ESG vs. traditional indexes, focusing on risk-adjusted returns over a 5-year period. It explores whether ESG indexes outperform their non-ESG counterparts, integrating literature and a variety of statistical methods. Findings reveal ESG indexes often surpass traditional ones in returns and risk-adjusted measures, suggesting ESG's viability for responsible and potentially more profitable investing.