2-2 Journal – Market Research
Course: FIN 450 – Investment Portfolio Analysis
Scenario:
You must reflect on the role of economic indicators in market research and apply them to predict investment
outcomes.
Assignment Instructions / Questions:
1. Define leading, lagging, and coincident indicators with examples.
2. Explain how these indicators affect predictions of housing and stock markets.
3. Evaluate the impact of interest rate changes on bonds and stocks.
4. Discuss the role of political events (elections) on investor confidence.
5. Reflect on how P/E ratios classify stocks as growth or value.
Deliverables:
A journal entry (2–3 pages) analyzing economic indicators and their application in investment decisions.
, 2-2 Journal: Market Research
Southern New Hampshire University
FIN-450-X4385 Investment Portfolio Analysis
Course: FIN 450 – Investment Portfolio Analysis
Scenario:
You must reflect on the role of economic indicators in market research and apply them to predict investment
outcomes.
Assignment Instructions / Questions:
1. Define leading, lagging, and coincident indicators with examples.
2. Explain how these indicators affect predictions of housing and stock markets.
3. Evaluate the impact of interest rate changes on bonds and stocks.
4. Discuss the role of political events (elections) on investor confidence.
5. Reflect on how P/E ratios classify stocks as growth or value.
Deliverables:
A journal entry (2–3 pages) analyzing economic indicators and their application in investment decisions.
, 2-2 Journal: Market Research
Southern New Hampshire University
FIN-450-X4385 Investment Portfolio Analysis
