For your weekly journal analyzing the performance of your portfolio, you'll want to start by outlining the key components of your portfolio and their respective weights. This will help you track their individual performance and overall impact on your portfolio. Next, for each week, you can record the following: 1. **Market Overview**: Summarize the overall market conditions for the week. Include any major indices (e.g., S&P 500, Dow Jones, NASDAQ) and their performance. 2. **Economic Indicators**: Note any significant economic releases (e.g., GDP growth, employment numbers, inflation data) and how they might have impacted your portfolio. 3. **Company News**: Highlight any news or events related to the companies in your portfolio. This could include earnings reports, product launches, mergers, or acquisitions. 4. **Political and Global Events**: Discuss any political or global events (e.g., elections, trade agreements, geopolitical tensions) and their potential impact on your portfolio. 5. **Portfolio Performance**: Evaluate the performance of your portfolio for the week. Compare it to relevant benchmarks (e.g., S&P 500) to gauge its relative performance. 6. **Portfolio Adjustments**: If you made any changes to your portfolio during the week (e.g., buying, selling, rebalancing), explain the rationale behind these decisions. 7. **Outlook**: Provide your outlook for