Musings on Markets

JANUARY 10, 2025

Breaking down companies by (S&P) sector, again both in numbers and market cap, here is what I get: While industrials the most listed stocks, technology accounts for 21% of the market cap of all listed stocks, globally, making it the most valuable sector. Beta & Risk 1. Dividends and Potential Dividends (FCFE) 1.

Risk Premium 121

Risk Premium Dividends Start-ups Corporate Finance 121

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

In this context, the cost of capital become a measure of the cost of funding a business: In dividend decision s, i.e., the decisions of how much cash to return to owners and in what form (dividends or buybacks), the cost of capital is a divining rod. Corporate Default Risk , i.e,

Risk Premium 74

Risk Premium Beta Start-ups Equity 74

Benzinga

JANUARY 12, 2024

billion a year ago, led by market beta on average AUM, positive organic base fee growth, and higher securities lending revenue. Technology services revenue increased to $379 million from $353 million the prior year, reflecting the onboarding of several large clients. billion from $3.40

Dividends 52

Dividends Beta Technology Marketability 52

Musings on Markets

MAY 20, 2022

In a final assessment, I break down companies based upon operating cash flows (EBITDA as a percent of enterprise value) and dividend yield (dividends as a percent of market capitalization). On bond ratings, there is no discernible link between ratings and returns, until you get to the lowest rated bonds (CCC & below).

Price to Book 103

Price to Book Dividends Beta Equity 103

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

At the risk of provoking the ire of those who dislike portfolio theory, the most widely model for risk, in practice, is the capital asset pricing model, and beta is the relative risk measure. At the start of 2022, the ten sectors (US) with the highest and lowest relative risk (unlettered betas), are shown below.

Risk Premium 95

Risk Premium Beta Start-ups Equity 95

Valutico

APRIL 17, 2023

This model takes into account a variety of factors, such as risk-free rate, beta, and expected market returns. Finally, tax rate (T) represents taxes associated with interest payments on debt or dividends on equity. Beta factor: The beta factor is part of the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). A beta of 1.0

Weighted Average Cost of Capital 52

Weighted Average Cost of Capital Discounted Cash Flow Beta Risk-free Rate 52

Valutico

APRIL 17, 2023

This model takes into account a variety of factors, such as risk-free rate, beta, and expected market returns. Finally, tax rate (T) represents taxes associated with interest payments on debt or dividends on equity. Beta factor: The beta factor is part of the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). A beta of 1.0

Weighted Average Cost of Capital 52

Weighted Average Cost of Capital Discounted Cash Flow Beta Risk-free Rate 52