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Investment Tracking Week 1 Close 09/23/22 # Shares Company Market Symbol Price Per Share Total 2,500 Ford Motor F $12.32 $30,800.00 GameStop GME $25.13 $50,260.00 AMC Entertainment AMC $8.09 $16,260.00 Verizon Commun. VZ $39.55 $29,860.25 Current Value: $127,181.15 Week 2 Close 09/30/22 # Shares Company Market Symbol Price Per Share Total Changes YTD Gain(Loss) 2,500 Ford Motor F $11.21 $28,025.00 -$2,775.00 -$2,775.00 GameStop GME $25.10 $50,200.00 -$60.00 -$60.00 AMC Entertainment AMC $6.94 $13,949.40 -$2,311.50 -$2,311.50 Verizon Commun. VZ $38.06 $28,735.30 -$1,124.95 -$1,124.95 Weekly Return Current Value: $120,909.70 -$6,271.45 -4.94% Week 3 Close 10/07/2022 # Shares Company Market Symbol Price Per Share Total Changes From Previous Week YTD Gain(Loss) 2,500 Ford Motor F $12.20 $30,500.00 $2,475.00 -$300.00 GameStop GME $33.62 $67,240.00 $17,040.00 $16,980.00 AMC Entertainment AMC $6.53 $13,125.30 -$824.10 -$3,135.00 Verizon Commun. VZ $36.85 $27,821.75 -$913.55 -$2,038.50 Weekly Return Current Value: $138,687.05 $17,777.35 $11,505.70 Week 4 Close 10/14/2022 # Shares Company Market Symbol Price Per Share Total Changes From Previous Week YTD Gain(Loss) 2,500 Ford Motor F $11.67 $29,175.00 -$1,325.00 -$1,625.00 GameStop GME $24.63 $49,260.00 -$17,980.00 -$1,000.00 AMC Entertainment AMC $6.00 $12,060.00 -$1,065.30 -$4,200.00 Verizon Commun. VZ $36.38 $27,466.90 -$354.85 -$2,393.35 Weekly Return Current Value: $117,961.90 -$20,725.15 -$9,219.94 Week 5 Close 10/21/2022 # Shares Company Market Symbol Price Per Share Total Changes From Previous Week YTD Gain(Loss) 2,500 Ford Motor F $12.19 $30,475.00 $1,300.00 -$325.00 GameStop GME $25.30 $50,600.00 $1,340.00 $340.00 AMC Entertainment AMC $6.49 $13,044.90 $984.90 -$3,216.00 Verizon Commun. VZ $35.35 $26,689.25 -$777.65 -$3,171.00 Weekly Return Current Value: $120,809.15 $2,847.25 -$6,372.00 2.41% Week 6 Close 10/28/2022 # Shares Company Market Symbol Price Per Share Total Changes From Previous Week YTD Gain(Loss) 2,500 Ford Motor F $13.26 $33,150.00 $2,675.00 $2,350.00 GameStop GME $28.17 $56,340.00 $5,740.00 $6,080.00 AMC Entertainment AMC $6.51 $13,085.10 $40.20 -$3,175.00 Verizon Commun. VZ $37.67 $28,440.85 $1,751.60 -$1,419.40 Weekly Return Current Value: $131,015.95 $10,206.80 $3,834.80 8.45% Week 7 Close 11/04/2022 # Shares Company Market Symbol Price Per Share Total Changes From Previous Week YTD Gain(Loss) 2,500 Ford Motor F $13.51 $33,775.00 $625.00 $2,975.00 GameStop GME $26.47 $52,940.00 -$3,400.00 $2,680.00 AMC Entertainment AMC $5.55 $11,155.50 -$1,929.60 -$5,105.00 Verizon Commun. VZ $37.27 $28,138.85 -$302.00 -$1,721.40 Weekly Return Current Value: $126,009.35 -$5,006.60 -$1,171.82 8.45% Week 8 Close N/A # Shares Company Market Symbol Price Per Share Total Changes From Previous Week YTD Gain(Loss) N/A Weekly Return N/A Week 9 Close N/A # Shares Company Market Symbol Price Per Share Total Changes From Previous Week N/A Weekly Return N/A Week 10 Close N/A # Shares Company Market Symbol Price Per Share Total Changes From Previous Week N/A Weekly Return N/A Week 11 Close N/A # Shares Company Market Symbol Price Per Share Total Changes From Previous Week N/A Weekly Return N/A Week 12 Close N/A # Shares Company Market Symbol Price Per Share Total Changes From Previous Week N/A Weekly Return N/A Week 13 Close N/A # Shares Company Market Symbol Price Per Share Total Changes From Previous Week N/A Weekly Return N/A Week 14 Close N/A # Shares Company Market Symbol Price Per Share Total Changes From Previous Week N/A Weekly Return N/A Overall Gain: -$127,181.00

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Investment tracking over a period involving multiple weeks provides valuable insights into the performance of selected stocks, namely Ford Motor, GameStop, AMC Entertainment, and Verizon Communications. This analysis covers the progression from Week 1 through Week 7, offering an overview of weekly changes, gains or losses, and overall investment return.

Initially, the portfolio started with investments totaling $127,181.15. Ford Motor stock was purchased at $12.32 per share, accumulating 2,500 shares, resulting in a total investment of $30,800.00. Similarly, GameStop, AMC Entertainment, and Verizon Communications were purchased at prices of $25.13, $8.09, and $39.55 per share, respectively. These initial investments demonstrated early positive growth, with the total portfolio value remaining at $127,181.15 at the close of Week 1.

By Week 2, stock prices experienced a decline across most holdings. Ford’s share price dropped to $11.21, reducing its total value to $28,025.00. GameStop’s price decreased slightly to $25.10, and AMC’s price declined to $6.94. Verizon’s stock price fell to $38.06. Overall, the total portfolio value decreased to $120,909.70, representing a loss of approximately $6,271.45 or about 4.94%. This shows the volatility typical in stock markets, illustrating the importance of monitoring weekly performance.

Week 3’s market rebound saw Ford’s stock rising to $12.20, gaining $2,475.00 from the previous week. GameStop’s shares surged dramatically to $33.62, generating a significant gain of $17,040.00. AMC’s stock also saw an increase to $6.53. Verizon’s stock dipped slightly but remained relatively steady. The weekly total portfolio value increased to $138,687.05, reflecting a substantial weekly gain of $17,777.35 or about 11.5%. This underscores the crucial role of timing and market fluctuations in investment performance.

In Week 4, stock prices mostly declined again, with Ford decreasing to $11.67, resulting in a loss of $1,325.00 from the previous week. GameStop’s price fell sharply to $24.63, causing a loss of $17,980.00. AMC experienced a slight decline, and Verizon’s stock also decreased marginally. The overall portfolio value fell to $117,961.90, decreasing by $20,725.15 from the previous week, illustrating market volatility and risk inherent in stock investments.

Week 5 demonstrated some recovery, with Ford’s price slightly increasing to $12.19, and GameStop rising to $25.30. AMC also increased to $6.49, while Verizon’s stock decreased to $35.35. The overall value increased to $120,809.15, a small gain of about $2,847.25 over the prior week, but still below the initial total. The fluctuations reveal how individual stock movements significantly influence the overall portfolio performance.

In Week 6, stocks experienced positive growth, with Ford reaching $13.26, an increase of $2,675.00 over the prior week. GameStop’s stock grew to $28.17. AMC and Verizon also improved, with Verizon’s stock rising to $37.67. The total portfolio value increased notably to $131,015.95, and the weekly gain was approximately $10,206.80, or about 8.45%, demonstrating resilience and a recovery phase in stock market cycles.

Week 7 marked a peak in the portfolio’s value, with stock prices at high points. Ford increased to $13.51, while GameStop’s stock declined slightly to $26.47, and AMC’s stock decreased to $5.55. Verizon’s stock was steady. The total value decreased slightly to $126,009.35, reflecting a loss of $5,006.60 from the previous week. Throughout these weeks, stock prices have demonstrated volatility and market reactions to external factors, emphasizing the importance of strategic timing in investments.

After Week 7, the subsequent weeks’ data report stock holdings as zero, indicating complete liquidation of the investments. The final overall loss across all holdings totaled $127,181.00, illustrating the risks of market fluctuations and timing, and highlighting the importance of diversified investment strategies. The detailed weekly tracking underscores the necessity of continual assessment and informed decision-making in managing stock portfolios.

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