bridget barrett

[bridget barrett @bridgetbarrett]

I disagree with Sanford Bernstein who believed Passive ETF investing is "worse for society than Marxism". Passive ETF investing is an option for investors. It provides flexibility to execute trades without the aide of an actively managed fund, lower exp ratios&transparency#rpiFTI

[bridget barrett @bridgetbarrett]

In the table below it is a matrix showing the correlation between each stock in the portfolio. The chart analyzes one year of data 2017-2018. Red cells indicate the highest correlation, pink are medium and white cells are the least correlated. #rpiFTI

[bridget barrett @bridgetbarrett]

Below is performance of the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF over the past year in comparison to the DIA. In addition a breakout of the operating expense ratio and Bid-Ask spread. #rpiFTI

[bridget barrett @bridgetbarrett]

BlackRock Inc.'s five year performance in comparison to XLF and S&P. During Oct 2018 BlackRock Inc.'s stock performance declined, quarterly revenue fell short of Wall Street’s expectations, reported its lowest sales of equity, bond and long-term investments since 2016. #rpiFTI

[bridget barrett @bridgetbarrett]

Aegon N.V. Discount Dividend Model: is a quantitative method used for predicting the price of a company's stock based on the theory that its present day price is worth the sum of all of its future dividend payments, when discounted back to their present value.
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[bridget barrett @bridgetbarrett]

When looking at the Operating Stats for Akamai Technologies. Revenue and expenses have been consistent 2017/2018. Projections for 2019/2020 display growth in revenue and net income. #rpiFTI

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Boeing Company: Moving Average Analysis #rpiFTI

[bridget barrett @bridgetbarrett]

Performance example: CGM Focus Fund #rpiFTI

[bridget barrett @bridgetbarrett]

Performance example: Ratios calculated based on 3 year historical AKAM stock data. #rpiFTI

[bridget barrett @bridgetbarrett]

Execution for AKAM Algorithms. This is based on 3 day market data, October 22 - October 24. #rpiFTI

[bridget barrett @bridgetbarrett]

I haven’t experienced processing issues when investing. This is because I have chosen assets relating to assets I understand through research, waited for opportunities/market timing and diversification. #rpiFTI

[bridget barrett @bridgetbarrett]

Limits of arbitrage characterizes how non-fundamental demand shocks, whether behavioral or not, may impact prices. In my portfolio I have experienced demand shocks driving prices away from fundamental values. #rpiFTI

[bridget barrett @bridgetbarrett]

Implicit costs are currently higher than my explicit costs. Ways to reduce costs incurred when trading are to keep turnover low, research, pick trades that have lower fees and lower commissions, and choose the right strategy to prevent losses. #rpiFTI

[bridget barrett @bridgetbarrett]

Blockchain technology can be beneficial. It's used by traders to speed up the settlement of trades, reducing costs. Blockchain can make stock exchanges much more efficient through automation and decentralization. Blockchain tech is the future for security exchanges. #rpiFTI

[bridget barrett @bridgetbarrett]

High-frequency trading is a type of algorithmic trading characterized by high speeds, high turnover rates, the goal is to trade faster than your competitors. HFT has lowered costs, tightened spreads, added liquidity markets, not all high-frequency trading is predatory #rpifti

[bridget barrett @bridgetbarrett]

Dark Pools are good, providing savings and profitability through technological improvements, decreased market impact costs, lower transaction costs. Dark pool activity is associated with better market quality: narrower spreads, more depth, and lower volatility.#rpiFTI

[bridget barrett @bridgetbarrett]

I chose Ship Finance International Limited (SFL), with a market cap of 1.593B a small cap stock. I would place a limit order for $13.65 for 7,326 shares at approx $100K. $13.65 is the best bid on the TOP of the order. According to the VWAP this is a good trade. #RPIfti

[bridget barrett @bridgetbarrett]

Facebook stock puts and calls with a maturity date at October 26 2018 #rpiFTI

[bridget barrett @bridgetbarrett]

I chose ING and MSFT. Due to the fact that MSFT has much higher volumes during the financial crisis, it displays higher liquidity than ING at this time. #rpiFTI

[bridget barrett @bridgetbarrett]

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