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Diversifying Portfolios Activity (30 points total) Directions: Answer all questions in complete sentences and show all work to receive full credit. Part 1: Simulation (20 points) A: You are given $15,000 to invest in stocks. Research current stocks online and choose two in which to split your investment. Fill in the table below, using whole shares only (no fraction or decimal shares). Your total purchase value for the two stocks should be as close to $15,000 as possible. (2 points) Name of Stock Symbol Quantity of Shares Purchased Purchase Price per Share Total Purchase Value Tesla Inc TSLA 44 $170 $7,480 Apple Inc AAPL 44 $170 $7,480 Total purchase value for both stocks = ___$14,960_____________ B: Record the daily closing price of your stocks in the table below, either by monitoring your stocks live or by researching the 7-day historical data. (3 points) Name of Stock Closing Price Day 1 Closing Price Day 2 Closing Price Day 3 Closing Price Day 4 Closing Price Day 5 Closing Price Day 6 Closing Price Day 7 TSLA $170.85 $172.28 $171.37 $178.67 $176.08 $173.72 $172.62 AAPL $172.63 $170.83 $172.82 $175.66 $171.32 $173.80 $163.57 C: Determine the total profit or loss if all shares for both stocks are sold at the close of business on day 7. Assume a 1.5% brokerage fee. Show all calculations. (5 points) TSLA 172.62*44=7,595.28/0.015=113.92 7,595.28-113.92= 7481.36-7480=Total profit $1.36 AAPL 163.57*44=7197.08/0.015=107.95 7197.08-107.95=7,089.13-7480=Total profit $-390.87 D: Based on the closing price data for the week, determine the best individual day to sell each stock, and why. Then, determine the total profit or loss if all shares for both stocks are sold at the close of business on their best day instead of on day 7. Assume a 1.5% brokerage fee. Show all calculations. (7 points) Stock Name: __TSLA____________________ Stock Name: ____AAPL__________________ The best day to sell this stock is on day _4__ because: The best day to sell this stock is on day __4_ because: Unless Otherwise Noted All Content © 2022 Florida Virtual School. FlexPoint Education Cloud™ is a trademark of Florida Virtual School.
Calculations: TSLA 178.67*44=7,861.48/0.015=117.92 7,861.48-117.92=7743.56-7480=Total profit 263.56 AAPL 175.66*44=7729.04/0.015=115.93 7729.04-115.93=7613.11-7480=Total profit 133.11 E: Compare the profit or loss if the stocks were sold based on day 7 (part C) to the profit or loss if the stocks were sold on the best day (part D). Which one is the better sale? Explain. (3 points)The stocks being sold on the best day would be the best choice because this is when you would receive the most profit. Part 2: Comparing Portfolios (10 points) Analyze the investment portfolio below. Then, answer the questions using complete sentences. A: Evaluate the diversity of this portfolio. Explain, using complete sentences, if this portfolio is not diverse, minimally diverse, somewhat diverse, or extremely diverse. Why? (3 points) Unless Otherwise Noted All Content © 2022 Florida Virtual School. FlexPoint Education Cloud™ is a trademark of Florida Virtual School.
B: Describe the risk factor of this portfolio. Is this an aggressive, conservative, or moderate portfolio? How do you know? (3 points) C: Describe an individual who might carry this type of portfolio. Include information about age, occupation, and investment goals (4 points). Unless Otherwise Noted All Content © 2022 Florida Virtual School. FlexPoint Education Cloud™ is a trademark of Florida Virtual School.
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