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Application of stochastic programming to management of cash flows with FX exposure
This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University, 23/06/2006.In this thesis we formulate a model for foreign exchange (FX) exposure management and multi-currency cash management taking into consideration random fluctuations of exchange rates and net revenues of a multinational firm (MNF). The central decision model used in this thesis is a scenario-based stochastic programming (SP) recourse model. A critical review of alternative scenario generation methods is given followed by analysis of some desirable properties of the scenario tree. The application of matching statistical moments of a probability distribution to generate a multiperiod scenario tree for our problem is described in detail. A four-stage SP decision model is formulated using the random parameter values. This model evaluates currency / cash flows hedging strategies, which provide rolling decisions on the size and timing of the forward positions. We compute an efficient frontier from which an investor can choose an optimal strategy according to his risk and return preferences. The flexibility of the SP model allows an investor to analyse alternative risk-return trading strategies. The model decisions are investigated by making comparisons with decisions based purely on the expected value problem. The investigation shows that there is a considerable improvement to the "spot only" strategy and provides insight into how these decisions are made.
The contributions of the thesis are summarised below. (i) The FX forward scenario trees are derived using an arbitrage-free pricing strategy and is in line with modem principles of finance. (ii) Use of the SP model and forward contracts as a tool for hedging decisions is novel. (iii) In particular smoothing of the effects in exchange rates and the smoothing of account receivables are examples of innovative modelling approaches for FX management
-Particle Spectrum in the Reaction p+B
Using a simple phenomenological parametrization of the reaction amplitude we
calculated -particle spectrum in the reaction p+B at the resonance proton energy 675 KeV. The parametrization
includes Breit-Wigner factor with an energy dependent width for intermediate
state and the Coulomb and the centrifugal factors in -particle
emission vertexes. The shape of the spectrum consists of a well defined peak
corresponding to emission of the primary and a flat shoulder going
down to very low energy. We found that below 1.5 MeV there are 17.5% of
's and below 1 MeV there are 11% of them.Comment: 6 pages, 3 figure
Innovations as a source of competitive advantages formation for retailers
Competitive edges of an enterprise depend on its ability to inculcate innovations. The types of innovations are determined according to the belonging of the enterprise to a specific industry. They reflect the features of the industry. In the article peculiar properties of trade and their progress trends which determine specific features of innovations are selected. The existent classifications of innovations are studied and expedience of their use the trade enterprises. The systematized classification is complemented the author signs: trade form, degree of market saturation, functional strategy, orientation, character of origin and introduction, subject of the initiative, type of services. The results of researches allow to co-ordinate innovative and other functional strategies, to manage of innovative activity of trade enterprises more effectively
Treasury management model with foreign exchange exposure
In this paper we formulate a model for foreign exchange exposure management and (international) cash management taking into consideration random fluctuations of exchange rates. A vector error correction model (VECM) is used to predict the random behaviour of the forward as well as spot rates connecting dollar and sterling. A twoÂstage stochastic programming (TWOSP) decision model is formulated using these random parameter values. This model computes currency hedging strategies, which provide rolling decisions of how much forward contracts should be bought and how much should be liquidated. The model decisions are investigated through ex post simulation and backtesting in which value at risk (VaR) for alternative decisions are computed. The investigation (a) shows that there is a considerable improvement to "spot only" strategy, (b) provides insight into how these decisions are made and (c) also validates the performance of this model
On rotational solutions for elliptically excited pendulum
The author considers the planar rotational motion of the mathematical
pendulum with its pivot oscillating both vertically and horizontally, so the
trajectory of the pivot is an ellipse close to a circle. The analysis is based
on the exact rotational solutions in the case of circular pivot trajectory and
zero gravity. The conditions for existence and stability of such solutions are
derived. Assuming that the amplitudes of excitations are not small while the
pivot trajectory has small ellipticity the approximate solutions are found both
for high and small linear damping. Comparison between approximate and numerical
solutions is made for different values of the damping parameter.Comment: 16 pages, 5 figures, 1 tabl
Application of stochastic programming to management of cash flows with FX exposure
In this thesis we formulate a model for foreign exchange (FX) exposure management and multi-currency cash management taking into consideration random fluctuations of exchange rates and net revenues of a multinational firm (MNF). The central decision model used in this thesis is a scenario-based stochastic programming (SP) recourse model. A critical review of alternative scenario generation methods is given followed by analysis of some desirable properties of the scenario tree. The application of matching statistical moments of a probability distribution to generate a multiperiod scenario tree for our problem is described in detail. A four-stage SP decision model is formulated using the random parameter values. This model evaluates currency / cash flows hedging strategies, which provide rolling decisions on the size and timing of the forward positions. We compute an efficient frontier from which an investor can choose an optimal strategy according to his risk and return preferences. The flexibility of the SP model allows an investor to analyse alternative risk-return trading strategies. The model decisions are investigated by making comparisons with decisions based purely on the expected value problem. The investigation shows that there is a considerable improvement to the "spot only" strategy and provides insight into how these decisions are made. The contributions of the thesis are summarised below. (i) The FX forward scenario trees are derived using an arbitrage-free pricing strategy and is in line with modem principles of finance. (ii) Use of the SP model and forward contracts as a tool for hedging decisions is novel. (iii) In particular smoothing of the effects in exchange rates and the smoothing of account receivables are examples of innovative modelling approaches for FX management.EThOS - Electronic Theses Online ServiceGBUnited Kingdo
Alpha Channeling in a Rotating Plasma
The wave-particle alpha-channeling effect is generalized to include rotating
plasma. Specifically, radio frequency waves can resonate with alpha particles
in a mirror machine with ExB rotation to diffuse the alpha particles along
constrained paths in phase space. Of major interest is that the alpha-particle
energy, in addition to amplifying the RF waves, can directly enhance the
rotation energy which in turn provides additional plasma confinement in
centrifugal fusion reactors. An ancillary benefit is the rapid removal of alpha
particles, which increases the fusion reactivity.Comment: 4 pages and 3 figure
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