You will begin with a portfolio worth $ 250,000 . Each week, PLEASE make an investment ( 5 ) totaling at least $ 25 , 000 in securities directly related to our SPEAKER'S topic . ETFS and mutual funds are acceptable investments . You must provide a full description of each investment position and investment rationale . Your weekly Portfolio Management report needs to address the following questions : 1. What is the dollar and percentage increase / decrease ) in your portfolio compared to our prior class ?" (portfolio trades must be completed by 4PM each Friday preceding OUT WEEKLY Class! 2. How does your portfolio performance compare to the SEF performance Since YOU made your first trade and the past WEEK ?" DISCUSS the reasons for the differences you identified in # 2 . "You need to include 1) the report or spreadsheet that shows your open positions as { Table and 2 ) the Transaction History report . You can hit the Fits [ button and then copy Each into the Word document . This is an individual assignment and is worth 40% of your grade . Half of your grade will! be to explain the rationale for your trades and positions Each week throughout the SEMESter, and half for your overall report and Explanations as noted in $ 1- 3 above . To earn the full credit for the Explanation , you need to 1 ] address Each item above in Clear and concise English , 2) include your portfolio , and } ) stay within a 50` word limit