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Ford Motor Company Stock Project. By: Jennifer Ascher, Sydney Timmer, Lillian McPherson, Marissa Cortright.
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Ford Motor Company Stock Project By: Jennifer Ascher, Sydney Timmer, Lillian McPherson, Marissa Cortright
In a 1 year period from March 2011 to March 2012, Ford stock went down a total of -16.3%. Although it went down by a fairly high number, we still advise you to buy Ford stock because…….. March 2011 = $14.91 March 2012 = $12.48 ($12.48-14.91)/14.91=-16.3%
It only went down in the first half The percent change of the first half of the year, March 2011- September 2011, was -35.1%. March 2011=$14.91 September 2011=$9.67 New ($9.67)-old($14.91)=$-5.24 -5.24/old(14.91)=0.351=-35.1% The percent change for the second half of the year, October 2011- March 2012, was +6.8% October 2011=$11.68 March 2012=$12.48 New($12.48)-old($11.68)=$0.8 $ o.8/old($11.68)=+6.8%
You will earn more money later If you buy stock now it is cheaper than what it will be later. Although it has gone down by -16.3%, Ford stock is making a comeback. Your stock will be worth more in the future. Buy now and you will have more money in your pocket later.
Ford has a strong historical background Ford Motor Company has survived through the recent recession without going into bankruptcy.
Things You Don’t Know About Ford Motor Company: Third largest automaker in the world Founded in Dearborn, MI.
Ford Timeline: In 1964, Ford launched mustang Ford produced 9 millionth mustang A new car was made every 49 seconds 1928 2008 One month after production, the mustang hit the racetrack In 2004, the 300 millionth car was produced
In conclusion, you should invest in Ford stock because… The price of Ford stock only went down in the first half of the year You will earn more money later Ford has a strong historical background
Citation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/history_of_Ford_Motor_Company http://www.ehow.com/about_6397911_interesting-ford-car.html Thank you, thank you very much! (Applaud)