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C/F/1067. Dissertation. Relevance of CAPM for stock prices movement of oil companies: case study of BP

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2011
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The dissertation investigates the application of capital asset pricing model (CAPM) to the movement of stock prices in the oil industry with the focus on British Petroleum (BP). The review of literature touches on the background and performance history of BP, the theory of portfolio management, the concept of CAPM, etc. An overview of the stock market is presented explaining factors that affect the movement of stock prices. A case study is conducted of the BP stock prices movement from August 2005 to August 2010 comparing it with other oil companies. The role of CAPM in determining stock prices of oil companies is examined. Conclusions are made about the relevance of the CAPM model in evaluating stock prices in the oil industry.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, CAPM, Capital Asset Pricing Model, stock prices, oil companies, British Petroleum, PB,

 
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