In this assignment, you will be writing a financial journal, discussing your initial analysis of your stock portfolio. You will read a short set of instructions,
followed by a several questions. Your grade will demonstrate:
1. Critical thinking, that is to explain, to analyze, to interpret, to evaluate and make references.
2. Making connections or links to class and textbook discussions.
3. Solid writing style should be clear, concise, and proper spelling and grammar. Please use full sentences and proper punctuation.
Cite outside sources if applicable.
Note:
1. Please submit your completed assignment on time and
through this assignment link.
2. Your submission should be posted as a Microsoft word document (doc or docx) only.
3. Use 12-point font, double spacing, and use standard margins of 1″ for top and bottom and 1.25″ for left and right margins.
5. Answer all the questions.
6. Please cite your sources, if needed, reflecting MLA style. See “Citing Sources tab on course menu for “how to do” information

You are writing a 1-2 financial journal (with attached table) to your clients discussing your initial positions. You are explaining to your clients the choices you made about the stock portfolio based on current financial market and economic conditions in recent weeks. You will discuss your preferences, your past performance, what did well and what did not do well and why, and what expectations you have for this portfolio in the future.

Please answer the questions below in your financial journal:
1.Why did you make the initial selections for your portfolio? Do you have a particular favorite position, and if it is your largest position, why or why not?
2.Which stock performed the best in your portfolio, and why? Discuss any important financial events for this stock. You will need to do research and provide your sources.
3.Which stock performed the worst in your portfolio and why? Discuss why you believe it was negatively impacted by doing research, and provided sources.
4.How did your overall stock portfolio do compared to the market (ie S& P 500). What reasons can you give for outperformance, underperformance, or being in line with the market. Make sureto provide your table.
5.Discuss your sources of information that you used to keep up on the stock market and your stock portfolio. What was the process you used to review
your portfolio? How often did you review your performance, individual stocks, the financial market, and financial events. This question is designed to link your stock market experience.