Title page for E-project-081307-101735

Project Type IQP

Submission date 2007-08-13

Author
Andrew David Zafft, CS

URN E-project-081307-101735

Division Economic Growth, Stability, and Development

Title Stock Market Simulation

Advisor
Tang, Dalin, MA

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
A ten-week stock simulation was conducted to learn basic investment principles, perform quantitative analyses, explore qualitative analyses on investment securities, and gain real world experience with common investment techniques and investment vehicles. Research was performed to identify investment styles that would maximize profits while minimizing risk. Topics examined included sector research, company profitability, P/E comparisons to accepted standards, effects of investor impressions, and the effect of seasonal conditions on specific sectors.

Files
0607_Final.pdf

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Project Type	IQP
Submission date	2007-08-13
Author	Andrew David Zafft, CS
URN	E-project-081307-101735
Division	Economic Growth, Stability, and Development
Title	Stock Market Simulation
Advisor	Tang, Dalin, MA
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract A ten-week stock simulation was conducted to learn basic investment principles, perform quantitative analyses, explore qualitative analyses on investment securities, and gain real world experience with common investment techniques and investment vehicles. Research was performed to identify investment styles that would maximize profits while minimizing risk. Topics examined included sector research, company profitability, P/E comparisons to accepted standards, effects of investor impressions, and the effect of seasonal conditions on specific sectors.
Files	0607_Final.pdf