The low volatility factor in conjunction with the style factors Quality, Value and Momentum, has empirically proven to be able to moderate market risks and improve a portfolio’s overall risk-return profile. By integrating ESG into such a factor portfolio, future risks may be mitigated. We...

Viele Menschen möchten ihr Geld rentabel anlegen, allerdings ohne damit Waf- fenlieferanten oder den Kahlschlag des Regenwaldes zu unterstützen. Umweltengagement und Sozialverträglichkeit müssen heutzutage keinesfalls im Gegensatz zu Sicherheit und Rentabilität der Vermögensanlage stehen...

This paper empirically analyzes the effect of the inclusion of German corporations in the Dow Jones STOXX Sustainability Index (DJSI STOXX) and the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) on stock performance. In order to receive robust estimation results, we apply an event study...

By using estimates from an Almost Ideal Demand System (AIDS), we investigate how the German energy tax on car fuels changes the private households-CO2 emissions, living standards, and post-tax income distribution. Our results show that the tax implies a trade-off between the aim to reduce...