In your own words:

Running head: Stock Journal

Week 3: Stock Journal Entry

Sharritta Marks

Professor: Jason Powers

FIN 100: Introduction To Finance

July 22, 2018

Stock Journal

Reason for investment

I am diversifying my funds in the three portfolio in order to earn profits, spread risks and increase market share through investing in publicly traded companies with strong profit margins and strong working capital.

I will be investing my funds in the following companies

Having $25,000 as the total amount, I will be investing the funds across the following three companies of my choice.

Kohl’s Corporation ($10,000),

Target Corporation ($10,000),

PepsiCo, Inc. ($5,000)

My goal is to maximize profits which will entails the following:

· Based on the NYSE as of 20/07/2018 at 6:32 PM, Kohl’s Corporation KSS stock is at $73.65 USD per share. (135 shares at $73.65 = $9,942.75)

· Based on the NYSE as of 20/07/2018 at 6:48 PM, Target Corporation TGT stock is at $77.76 USD per share. (128 shares at $77.76 = $9,953.28)

· Based on the NYSE as of 20/07/2018 at 7:54 PM, PepsiCo, Inc. PEP stock is at $115.99 USD per share. (43 shares at $115.99 = $4,987.57)

Total: $24,883.6

The following triggered me to invest in the companies,

Following Kohl’s 2018 Quarter Annual Report , it can be noted that total current assets are $4,983, 000 and its total current total liabilities are $2,830,000. The accounting ratio for Kohl’s corporation is 1.76:1 regarding total current assets to total current liabilities. It can be seen that the company is doing well in terms of profit.

Based on Target Corps, Five Year Dividend History , the company has seen significant grown in the areas of dividends and year-end yields %. Dividend history shows payable amounts the increased from $0.30 in 2012 to $0.60 in 2018. Although shares haven’t split since 2000, the company’s performance is strong.

PepsiCo, Inc. is one of the world leaders in beverages like Sierra Mist, Lipton, 7UP and Mountain Dew. In addition, the company has taken hold of the snack market with Frito-Lay, Tropicana, and Quaker food product. I believe in the brand because I am a customer. Analyzing of the company’s balance sheet, it clearly shows that the company has a strong financial stamina.

Conclusion

The results of my investments are quite well actually. I have not lost anything as of yet and I do not plan to at all. I have complete faith in them as well. Though they could have been much better I am happy with the results. I am very happy with my diversification criteria and hope all goes well.