This article aims to implement a portfolio optimization strategy considering two fundamental aspects: the empirical regularities observed in the time series of stock returns, and the views of portfolio managers about these regularities. From an analytical point of view, all the results are...

The purpose of this paper is to provide additional research on the market valuation of R%D in Europe, and also to shed light on some firm and country characteristics which sensibly modulate the effect of R%D on firms' value. The analysis is performed using a panel regression approach with fixed...

Purpose: This paper aims to investigate perceptions of United Arab Emirates (UAE) real estate investors’ behaviour and the factors that most influence their investment decisions. Design/methodology/approach: This study used a modified questionnaire that was divided into two parts. The first...

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the perception of UAE investors regarding their investment preference of Sukuk versus conventional bonds. Design/methodology/approach: A modified questionnaire was used in this study with the objective of answering the research questions and...