Influence investment decisions at different stages

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Go to the StockTrak Research resources at https://www.stocktrak.com and find the five-year trend for the Standard & Poor 500 Index (S&P500). (Hint: Click on Research, then the Markets tab. Then click on the graph of the S&P500. You will find the 5-year trend at the base of the graph.) Using the information you found on StockTrak, predict the performance of the S&P500 for the next two (2) years. Provide support for your prediction.
•Analyze one to two (1-2) factors that influence investment decisions at different stages in an investor's life cycle. Then, recommend one (1) client whose portfolio you will manage throughout the quarter, and explain your client's stage in the investor life cycle.

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