Examples of Theses
A selection of past thesis topics can be found below. These should give you an idea of types of topics supervised at our department.
Please contact our research assistants for current open thesis topics.
| Topic | Supervisor |
|---|---|
| Combining risk-oriented weighting and momentum strategies: an empirical investigation | Alexander Pütz |
| Prognose der Performance von Investmentfonds mittels R² | Alexander Pütz |
| Hedge fund regulation and smoothed returns | Alexander Pütz |
| Smart beta strategies for bonds | Alexander Pütz |
| Eigenschaften von Fondsmanagern und Fondsperformance | Florian Sonnenburg |
| Governance Mechanismen bei Investmentfonds | Florian Sonnenburg |
| Managerial Ownership and Fund Manager Skills | Florian Sonnenburg |
| Portfolio Manager Compensation: Determinants and Impact on Fund Performance | Florian Sonnenburg |
Das soziale Netzwerk von Investoren | Stefan Jaspersen |
Portfolioentscheidungen und Skills von Fondsmanagern | Stefan Jaspersen |
Strategische Entscheidungen in Fondsfamilien | Stefan Jaspersen |
Internationale Profitabilität von Momentum-Strategien | Stefan Jaspersen |
Application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Finance: Predicting the Direction of European Stock Index Movements using Artificial Neural Networks and Support Vector Machines | Mario Hendriock |
Predicting Profitability employing Firm Fundamentals - Forecasting Earnings and Returns via Accounting Information | Mario Hendriock |
Theoretical Background and Empirical Evidence of Risk-Based Investment Strategies | Mario Hendriock |
| Portfolio Optimization: Alternatives to Historical Parameter Estimates | Mario Hendriock |
| Director characteristics and the fee-setting process in the mutual fund industry | Simon Lesmeister |
| Executive compensation | Simon Lesmeister |
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