### 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 \[tex]$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 \$[/tex]15,000 as possible. (2 points)

[tex]\[
\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|}
\hline
\text{Name of Stock} & \text{Symbol} & \begin{array}{c} \text{Quantity of} \\ \text{Shares} \\ \text{Purchased} \end{array} & \begin{array}{c} \text{Purchase Price} \\ \text{per Share} \end{array} & \begin{array}{c} \text{Total Purchase} \\ \text{Value} \end{array} \\
\hline
& & & & \\
\hline
& & & & \\
\hline
\end{array}
\][/tex]

Total purchase value for both stocks =

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)

[tex]\[
\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|}
\hline
\begin{array}{c} \text{Name of} \\ \text{Stock} \end{array} & \begin{array}{c} \text{Closing} \\ \text{Price Day} \\ 1 \end{array} & \begin{array}{c} \text{Closing} \\ \text{Price Day} \\ 2 \end{array} & \begin{array}{c} \text{Closing} \\ \text{Price Day} \\ 3 \end{array} & \begin{array}{c} \text{Closing} \\ \text{Price Day} \\ 4 \end{array} & \begin{array}{c} \text{Closing} \\ \text{Price Day} \\ 5 \end{array} & \begin{array}{c} \text{Closing} \\ \text{Price Day} \\ 6 \end{array} & \begin{array}{c} \text{Closing} \\ \text{Price Day} \\ 7 \end{array} \\
\hline
& & & & & & & \\
\hline
& & & & & & & \\
\hline
\end{array}
\][/tex]

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)

D: Based on the closing price data for the week, determine the best individual day to sell each stock. (10 points)

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Note: Make sure to clearly label each part of your work and provide detailed calculations where necessary.