If you were given the same $4,000, but invested a portion ($1,000) in each of the publicly traded companies to create a small stock portfolio, identify what the total return would have been over the 3-year period. Additionally, identify what the portfolio risk would have been After completing both scenarios, describe which alternative would have been best for the potential investment, taking into account risk. Support with references.

If you were given $4,000 3 years ago to invest in one of the publicly traded companies, identify what return you would have received if invested separately (Calculate each return separately), and identify what the risk for investing was for each alternative.