Monthly Archives: January 2022

Stress Testing used by Financial Institutions

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Jayati WALIA

Stress Testing used by Financial Institutions In this article, Jayati WALIA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022) introduces the concept of Stress testing used by financial institutions to estimate the impact of extraordinary market conditions … Continue reading →

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Protective Put

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Akshit GUPTA

Protective Put This article written by Akshit GUPTA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022) presents the concept of protective put using option contracts. Introduction Hedging is a strategy implemented by investors to reduce the risk … Continue reading →

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Straddle and strangle strategy

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Akshit GUPTA

Straddle and Strangle This article written by Akshit GUPTA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022) presents the strategies of straddle and strangle based on options. Introduction In financial markets, hedging is implemented by investors to … Continue reading →

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Analysis of synergy-based theories for M&A

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Suyue MA

Analysis of synergy-based theories for M&A In this article, Suyue MA (ESSEC Business School, Global Bachelor of Business Administration, 2017-2021) analyzes the synergy-based theories for M&As. This article is structured as follows: I will first share with my professional experience. … Continue reading →

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Option Spreads

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Akshit GUPTA

Option Spreads This article written by Akshit GUPTA (ESSEC Business School, Grande Ecole Program – Master in Management, 2019-2022) presents the different option spreads used to hedge a position in financial markets. Introduction In financial markets, hedging is implemented by … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Jennifer LEE
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