This study applies a complex systems approach to test for the presence of rational bubbles in the Equity REITs market. The applied model is based on theoretical implications of the evolution of prices under rational bubble regimes. The advantage of the approach is twofold. The model is able to...

The aim of the paper is to give a better understanding of the risk return relationship of various investment products in Germany. The paper analyses the performance of open ended funds (both public and special) and listed real estate companies. For the purpose of this analyis a benchmark for...

This study applies a complex systems approach to test for the presence of rational bubbles in the Equity REITs market. The applied model is based on theoretical implications of the evolution of prices under rational bubble regimes. The advantage of the approach is twofold. The model is able to...

ERES:conference

Besides the specific return and risk variables of individual assets within a portfolio the correlation of returns between the individual assets are of relevance for the portfolio risk. Capital market theory suggests that diversification effects develop from return correlations with a correlation...