The goal of this IQP was to learn about the history and workings of the stock market, while also researching and using trading methods to find ways of maximizing profit in the market. The project consisted of research into the history of the stock market and its biggest indexes, followed by a 4-week simulation to compare the active trading method to the passive Buy and Hold method. The simulation consisted of 2 portfolios, where the same 5 stocks across both portfolios were traded. The active trading method yielded a positive return of 1.96%, while the Buy and Hold method had a negative return of 6.18%. This valuable experience will help for future investments in the stock market due to a better understanding of different trading methods and how to use them.

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Creator

• Patel, Vansh

Subject

• Inclusion
• Well-Being
• Project-Based Learning
• Industry
• Innovation
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-082222-120013
• 73081

Advisor

• Tang, Dalin

Year

• 2022

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

Date created

• 2022-08-22

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-082222-120013

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2022-12-21