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Integrability and Wilson loops: the wavy line contour
The Wilson loop with a wavy line contour is studied using integrable methods.
The auxiliary problem is solved and the Lax operator is built to first order in
perturbation theory, considering a small perturbation from the straight line.
Finally the spectral curve of the solution is considered.Comment: 10 page
On the Spectrum of Superspheres
Sigma models on coset superspaces, such as odd dimensional superspheres, play
an important role in physics and in particular the AdS/CFT correspondence. In
this work we apply recent general results on the spectrum of coset space models
and on supergroup WZNW models to study the conformal sigma model with target
space S^{3|2}. We construct its vertex operators and provide explicit formulas
for their anomalous dimensions, at least to leading order in the sigma model
coupling. The results are used to revisit a non-perturbative duality between
the supersphere and the OSP(4|2) Gross-Neveu model that was conjectured by
Candu and Saleur. With the help of powerful all-loop results for 1/2 BPS
operators in the Gross-Neveu model we are able to recover the entire zero mode
spectrum of the sigma model at a certain finite value of the Gross-Neveu
coupling. In addition, we argue that the sigma model constraints and equations
of motion are implemented correctly in the dual Gross-Neveu description. On the
other hand, high(er) gradient operators of the sigma model are not all
accounted for. It is possible that this discrepancy is related to an
instability from high gradient operators that has previously been observed in
the context of Anderson localization
Spectra of Sigma Models on Semi-Symmetric Spaces
Sigma models on semi-symmetric spaces provide the central building block for
string theories on AdS backgrounds. Under certain conditions on the global
supersymmetry group they can be made one-loop conformal by adding an
appropriate fermionic Wess-Zumino term. We determine the full one-loop dilation
operator of the theory. It involves an interesting new XXZ-like interaction
term. Eigenvalues of our dilation operator, i.e. the one-loop anomalous
dimensions, are computed for a few examples
Chasing stock market returns: mutual funds extrapolative flow, performance and asset pricing implications
Survey evidence shows that investor expectations on future market realizations are highly
correlated with in
ows into mutual funds and tend to extrapolate information from past
returns. This work investigates cyclical determinants of net aggregate fund
ows in Emerging
Markets, it measures the profitability of market-timing strategies of Italian investors in equity
mutual funds and provides first insights about the effects of these strategies on asset prices.
Chapter 2 investigates how cyclical variables drive net aggregate fund
ows towards
Emerging Markets (EMs). Through the aggregation of net
ows of all open-end dedicated
funds, the analysis finds that
ows in equity and fixed income are driven by recent past
performance in both developed and emerging economies. Further analysis confirms that
much of the evidence comes from US and EU larger mutual funds. A structural VAR
shows that
ows become more responsive through time to market uncertainty and rates.
In particular, after the Great Recession
ows exhibit a lower reaction to the S&P index,
becoming more responsive to market volatility and to US interest rates. Furthermore the
US consumer sentiment index has a key role in the explanation of fund
ows and it increased
through time with an effect that is more sluggish and persistent with respect to other cyclical
determinants.
Chapter 3 shows that simple buy-and-hold strategies beat the market-timing strategies
effectively used by Italian investors in equity mutual funds. Therefore, investors should re-
consider their investment behavior and choose cheaper, in terms of fees, and simpler, passive
strategies. The analysis estimates returns from market-timing strategies using aggregate
data on a large sample of equity mutual funds' net
ows and considers funds investing either
in Europe and the Euro Area, or the US, or Emerging Markets. In all cases, buy-and-hold
wins with extra returns that go from 0.24% per quarter (Europe and Euro Area) to 0.87% per
quarter (US market). Differences in the performance of the two strategies are not explained
by differences in risk and risk exposure.
Chapter 4 presents future research developing a discrete asset pricing model with het-erogeneous agents. Some of them, called chasers, develop their demand of the risky asset
relying on extrapolative subjective beliefs, in equilibrium this has effects on the asset price
Chasing stock market returns: mutual funds extrapolative flow, performance and asset pricing implications
Survey evidence shows that investor expectations on future market realizations are highly
correlated with in
ows into mutual funds and tend to extrapolate information from past
returns. This work investigates cyclical determinants of net aggregate fund
ows in Emerging
Markets, it measures the profitability of market-timing strategies of Italian investors in equity
mutual funds and provides first insights about the effects of these strategies on asset prices.
Chapter 2 investigates how cyclical variables drive net aggregate fund
ows towards
Emerging Markets (EMs). Through the aggregation of net
ows of all open-end dedicated
funds, the analysis finds that
ows in equity and fixed income are driven by recent past
performance in both developed and emerging economies. Further analysis confirms that
much of the evidence comes from US and EU larger mutual funds. A structural VAR
shows that
ows become more responsive through time to market uncertainty and rates.
In particular, after the Great Recession
ows exhibit a lower reaction to the S&P index,
becoming more responsive to market volatility and to US interest rates. Furthermore the
US consumer sentiment index has a key role in the explanation of fund
ows and it increased
through time with an effect that is more sluggish and persistent with respect to other cyclical
determinants.
Chapter 3 shows that simple buy-and-hold strategies beat the market-timing strategies
effectively used by Italian investors in equity mutual funds. Therefore, investors should re-
consider their investment behavior and choose cheaper, in terms of fees, and simpler, passive
strategies. The analysis estimates returns from market-timing strategies using aggregate
data on a large sample of equity mutual funds' net
ows and considers funds investing either
in Europe and the Euro Area, or the US, or Emerging Markets. In all cases, buy-and-hold
wins with extra returns that go from 0.24% per quarter (Europe and Euro Area) to 0.87% per
quarter (US market). Differences in the performance of the two strategies are not explained
by differences in risk and risk exposure.
Chapter 4 presents future research developing a discrete asset pricing model with het-erogeneous agents. Some of them, called chasers, develop their demand of the risky asset
relying on extrapolative subjective beliefs, in equilibrium this has effects on the asset price.Survey evidence shows that investor expectations on future market realizations are highly
correlated with in
ows into mutual funds and tend to extrapolate information from past
returns. This work investigates cyclical determinants of net aggregate fund
ows in Emerging
Markets, it measures the profitability of market-timing strategies of Italian investors in equity
mutual funds and provides first insights about the effects of these strategies on asset prices.
Chapter 2 investigates how cyclical variables drive net aggregate fund
ows towards
Emerging Markets (EMs). Through the aggregation of net
ows of all open-end dedicated
funds, the analysis finds that
ows in equity and fixed income are driven by recent past
performance in both developed and emerging economies. Further analysis confirms that
much of the evidence comes from US and EU larger mutual funds. A structural VAR
shows that
ows become more responsive through time to market uncertainty and rates.
In particular, after the Great Recession
ows exhibit a lower reaction to the S&P index,
becoming more responsive to market volatility and to US interest rates. Furthermore the
US consumer sentiment index has a key role in the explanation of fund
ows and it increased
through time with an effect that is more sluggish and persistent with respect to other cyclical
determinants.
Chapter 3 shows that simple buy-and-hold strategies beat the market-timing strategies
effectively used by Italian investors in equity mutual funds. Therefore, investors should re-
consider their investment behavior and choose cheaper, in terms of fees, and simpler, passive
strategies. The analysis estimates returns from market-timing strategies using aggregate
data on a large sample of equity mutual funds' net
ows and considers funds investing either
in Europe and the Euro Area, or the US, or Emerging Markets. In all cases, buy-and-hold
wins with extra returns that go from 0.24% per quarter (Europe and Euro Area) to 0.87% per
quarter (US market). Differences in the performance of the two strategies are not explained
by differences in risk and risk exposure.
Chapter 4 presents future research developing a discrete asset pricing model with het-erogeneous agents. Some of them, called chasers, develop their demand of the risky asset
relying on extrapolative subjective beliefs, in equilibrium this has effects on the asset price.LUISS PhD Thesi
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