Describe the nature of a bond"
Include at least one of the following :term/maturity, risk, face value, "buying" a bond, and conflict with stockholders.
"Discuss the accuracy of stock valuation, and compare it with that of bond valuation"
"Do stocks that don't pay dividends really have a "value" ? Why or why not ?
"What does the efficient market hypothesis say ? What are its implications for stock analysis ? "
Using a five year time frame, compare the stock performance of your favorite company with its nearest competitor and also with the S&P 500 ("the market") as well.
How has it performed per the other two (Note: that your answers should reflect a percentage gain or losses over the five year period) ? Provide a rationale as to why it has performed as well or whether it has over/under performed.
For your stock chart, you can use this link https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/CLX/charts(I have chosen Clorox as my stock) : Clorox
In the left menu:
1) Change the symbol to your company's symbol.
2) Under "Time" , select Five years
3) Under "Compare ", for "Index" , choose "S&P 500"
4) Under "Compare", place your company's competitor's symbol in the box.
5) Click on the green box "Draw Chart" above.
You will then have a five year chart comparing your company's stock to its competitor and both to the S&P 500.
Right click to copy the chart and then "Control V" to place it into your discussion reply.