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MEMO To: Florence Neymotin, Associate Professor, HCBE From: Jane Doe, Business & Financial Analyst, XYZ Investments Date: September 27, 2020 Subject: Trend analysis of stock prices of US banks The price of Bank of America (BOA) stock is expected to remain relatively stable in the short term based on the stock market trend analysis from November 2020 to December 2021. When compared to the stock price of Citibank, Chase, and other major US banks, however , the trend of the BOA stock prices contains greater variation and uncertainty. Investing in BOA stock also poses a greater risk to financial losses in comparison to the fluctuations in stock price of BOA competitors. Decision-making I Management Issue Investing in the stock market presents individuals and businesses alike with economic opportunities to increase financial assets and to obtain a positive return on investment (ROI).
The increase in assets and ROI, however , depends on making wise financial investments based on current trends and anticipated continued growth. This analytical brief examines whether investing in BOA stock is a wise financial decision based on the stock's recent market performance and projected short-term growth. Data The data used in this analytical brief were obtained from weekly New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) reports. As Table 1shows, stock prices for BOA, Citibank, Chase, PNC, and Wells Fargo were collected from November 2020 to December 2021. Figure 2 graphs the weekly fluctuation of BOA stock prices.
Analytical Method Descriptive statistics were calculated for the data. Specifically, the average, standard deviation (SD), and coefficient of variation (CV) were used to describe the distribution of the BOA stock prices and to detect the presence of abnormally low or high stock prices (i.e., outliers). In addition, graphs were created to visualize the changes in BOA stock prices over time (see Figure 1).An high-low graph was created to show simultaneously the changes in stock prices per month as well as extreme low or high stock prices (see Figure 2). Table 1. Hypothetical stock prices of major US Banks from November 2020 to December 2021 Major US Banks Average 91.72 84.83 95.36 90.15 98.59 Standard Deviation 11.03 6.58 10.66 6.87 10.85 CV 0.120 0.078 0.112 0.076 0.110 Figure 1.
Trend line of hypothetical stock prices for BOA ·- -- - --·-·- - - -Nov-20 6-Dec-20 6-Jan-21 6-Feb-21 6-Mar-21 6-Apr-21 6-May-21 6-Jun-21 6-Jul-21 6-Aug-21 6-Sep-21 6-Oct-21 6-Nov-21 6-Dec-21 -+-BOA Figure 2. High-low chart for BOA stock prices with outliers NOTE: Dates are incorrect in the above figure: It should range from November 2020 through December 2021 Analysis Table 1 summarizes the changes in stock prices for BOA and its competitors. In comparison to Citibank and PNC, the average stock price of .72 for BOA was higher than the average stock price for Citibank (i = 84.83) and PNC (i = 90.15). However, in comparison to Chase (i = 95.36) and Wells Fargo (i = 98.59), BOA had a lower average stock price (i = 91.72).
The SD and CV statistics show that the distribution of BOA stock prices has a greater amount of variability in comparison to its competitors. Specifically, BOA has a SD score of 11.03 and a CV score of 0.12. By contrast, Citibank has a SD score of 6.58 and a CV score of 0.078, which shows that stock price for Citibank was more stable from Nov 2020 to D e c . When compared to the variability of stock prices of PNC, the price of BOA stock had a larger amount of variability. The variability of Chase and Wells Fargo stock prices were relatively similar to that of BOA.
Figure 2 shows the presence of 3 extreme values which affect the average stock price and the variability of the distribution. Based on the trend data, BOA stock fell to .34 per share in November 2020, which was a decline beyond 3 standard deviations. In January 2021, the price per BOA stock increased to 0.87, an amount above 3 standard deviation. Similarly, in March 2021, the price of BOA stock reached 0.25, which exceeded 3 standard deviations. These abnormally low and high values suggest that BOA stock may be more sensitive to market forces in comparison to its competitors.
Decision-making I Management Implications The trend analysis of the stock prices for BOA suggest that investing in the bank's stock presents greater financial risks in comparison to its competitors. While the price of BOA stock has increased overall, the weekly and monthly price fluctuations show that the bank's stock is more unstable when compared to its competitors. To reduce the risk of financial losses, investments in BOA, Citibank, Chase, and PNC, and Wells Fargo should be done concurrently. This will spread the risk of financial losses amongst the stock of the different banks. QNT 5000 Professor Florence Neymotin Assignment 2 Due Date: Maximum Points 2 Points Directions Assignment 2 is an individual-based project which requires you to obtain the following statistics for the hypothetical stock prices for the major US banks based on the data provided for this course: 1.
Average weekly stock prices for all of the banks combined 2. Average weekly standard deviations for all the banks combined 3. 95% Cls for each week for all of the banks combined Create a column for the average weekly stock prices as well as a column for the standard deviation for each week. To report the parameters for the 95% CI, create two columns. The statistics for the first week are the following: Ma,jor US Banks 95% CI BOA Citibank Chase PNC Wells Fargo ,A. verage ,S.
IDV LB UB 91.45 79.82 91.56 91.48 74.18 85.70 8.19 61.14 110.258 In addition to obtaining the statistics discussed above, create a graph displaying the weekly average stock prices for all of the banks combined. After graphing the weekly average stock prices, chose Citibank, Chase, PNC, or Wells Fargo, create a monthly Hi-Low chart based on the hypothetical stock prices reported for your selected bank. Use the sample memo created for Assignment 2 to report your findings. Address each of the following questions: 1. What is the decision-making or management issue being addressed?
2. What data are used to answer the decision-making or management issues? 3. What is the analytical method used to analyze the data? 4.
What are the findings of the data analyses? 5. What are the decision-making I management implications of the findings US Banks Stock prices of major US banks (Hypothetical data) Major US Banks Period BOA Citibank Chase PNC Wells Fargo 6-Nov-.....-Nov-.....-Nov-.....-Nov-.....-Dec-.....-Dec-.....-Dec-.....-Dec-.....-Jan-.....-Jan-.....-Jan-.....-Jan-.....-Jan-.....-Feb-.....-Feb-.....-Feb-.....-Feb-.....-Mar-.....-Mar-.....-Mar-.....-Mar-.....-Apr-.....-Apr-.....-Apr-.....-Apr-.....-Apr-.....-May-.....-May-.....-May-.....-May-.....-Jun-.....-Jun-.....-Jun-.....-Jun-.....-Jul-.....-Jul-.....-Jul-.....-Jul-.....-Jul-.....-Aug-.....-Aug-.....-Aug-.....-Aug-.....-Sep-.....-Sep-.....-Sep-.....-Sep-.....-Oct-.....-Oct-.....-Oct-.....-Oct-.....-Oct-.....-Nov-.....-Nov-.....-Nov-.....-Nov-.....-Dec-.....-Dec-.....-Dec-.....-Dec-.....-Dec-.....02
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Trend Analysis of Stock Prices of Major U.S. BanksMEMO
To: Florence Neymotin, Associate Professor, HCBE
From: Jane Doe, Business & Financial Analyst, XYZ Investments
Date: September 27, 2020
Subject: Trend Analysis of Stock Prices of Major U.S. Banks
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Introduction
Investing in the stock market provides opportunities for individuals and organizations to grow their financial assets and ensure a positive return on investment (ROI). However, the risks associated with stock investments necessitate informed decision-making based on current trends and projected growth. This memo analyzes the stock prices of Bank of America (BOA) in comparison to other key U.S. banks including Citibank, Chase, PNC, and Wells Fargo, from November 2020 to December 2021. The analysis focuses on average stock prices, standard deviations, and confidence intervals to determine whether investing in BOA stock is prudent.
Decision-Making / Management Issue
The primary management issue at hand pertains to the stability and variability of the stock prices of major U.S. banks, specifically BOA in this instance. Investors need to understand the trend in stock prices, the degree of risk involved, and whether BOA presents a more favorable investment option compared to its competitors. By understanding these factors, informed investment decisions can be made to mitigate financial risk while maximizing potential returns.
Data Utilized
The data for this analysis was sourced from weekly stock reports from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) covering the period from November 2020 to December 2021. Stock prices of BOA, Citibank, Chase, PNC, and Wells Fargo were tallied to calculate the average stock prices and observe price trends over time. The dataset served as a foundation for understanding how BOA compared with its competitors based on their respective stock price fluctuations.
Analytical Method
The analytical approach centered around several statistical calculations:
- Descriptive Statistics: This included calculating the average stock price, standard deviation (SD), and coefficient of variation (CV) for BOA and competing banks.
- Confidence Intervals (CI): A 95% CI was calculated for each bank to estimate the range in which the true average stock price may lie.
- Graphical Interpretation: Visual representations, such as trend lines and high-low graphs, were created to depict the stocks' performance and highlight fluctuations over time. This assisted in identifying potential outliers in the stock price data.
Findings
As highlighted in Table 1 from the data, the average stock price for BOA stood at .72, which is less than that of Chase (.36) and Wells Fargo (.59) but higher than Citibank (.83) and PNC (.15). The standard deviation of BOA was considerably higher (11.03) relative to Citibank (6.58) and PNC (6.87), indicating greater price volatility.
Furthermore, extreme outliers were detected in BOA’s stock prices, notably a drop to .34 in November 2020 and an increase to 0.25 by March 2021, suggesting that its stock price is more susceptible to market conditions than its competitors. The confidence intervals constructed (e.g., for BOA: LB = 79.82, UB = 110.25) reiterated these fluctuations by providing a clarity on potential price ranges for financial forecasting.
Decision-Making / Management Implications
The analysis suggests a heightened risk associated with investing in BOA when compared to its competitors. While the bank's overall stock price may appear competitive, the volatility index suggests a greater likelihood of financial loss. As financial decision-makers, stakeholders are advised to consider a diversified investment strategy that includes concurrent investments in BOA, Citibank, Chase, PNC, and Wells Fargo. This strategy could potentially mitigate risks associated with the high variability of BOA's stock prices and lead to more stable ROI.
To visualize the aforementioned findings, a graph displaying the weekly average stock prices for all banks combined is recommended, to facilitate further insight into trends across the comparison group.
Conclusion
The analysis of BOA's stock prices alongside its peers exhibited a complex yet insightful portrait of the current banking sector. The variability of BOA's stock price, indicated by its significant standard deviation and presence of outliers, points to an inherent risk for investors. Given the potential for rapid gains eased by the possibility of larger losses, approaches that include diversification into multiple bank stocks stand as the most strategically sound advice for investors seeking to mitigate risks while optimizing returns.
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