Financial Markets
On an individual basis
• Monitor a stock traded in a public exchange, from 1st Jan 2021 to date. Describe the evolution of the stock (price) and compare the evolution of the stock against the evolution of the index of the exchange. Explain the differences between the evolution of the stock and of the index.
• Write the main characteristics of the firm chosen: the type of business, the sector, main competitors spotted, and personal impressions about the prospects of the firm: is the stock expected to rise or fall, according with your own analysis?
• Description of the firm and of the overall economic situation
• Table summarizing the evolution of the stock price over time, on a monthly basis (highest and lowest price within each month)
• Chart of the price across the whole period
• Summary of pros and cons. Why should an investor buy that stock? (Or why should not buy it?)
Write a thorough report containing the required above and send it in pdf format
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On an individual level
• From January 1st, 2021 to the present, keep an eye on a stock traded on a public market. Describe the evolution of the stock (price) and compare the evolution of the stock to the evolution of the exchange index. Describe the differences in the evolution of the stock and the index.
• Write down the major aspects of the chosen firm: the type of business, the sector, the main competitors observed, and your views about the firm’s prospects: is the stock likely to rise or sink, based on your own analysis?
• Description of the company as well as the broader economic position
• A monthly table reflecting the change of the stock price over time (highest and lowest price within each month)
• Diagram
