Investment Club Treasurer’s Report

Good evening, everyone. As Treasurer, I’m here to present the financial health of our investment club for the period covering [Start Date] to [End Date]. This report will outline our beginning balance, income, expenses, investment performance, and ending balance. I aim to provide a clear and transparent overview of our financial activities.

Beginning Balance

Our club started this period with a balance of $[Beginning Balance Amount]. This represents the total cash and asset value held by the club at the beginning of the reporting period. This figure is derived from our previous treasurer’s report and serves as the foundation for all subsequent transactions.

Income

During this period, we generated income from several sources. Member dues totaled $[Dues Amount]. We also received $[Dividend Amount] in dividends from our investment holdings. Furthermore, realized gains from the sale of stocks amounted to $[Realized Gains Amount]. This brings our total income for the period to $[Total Income Amount].

Expenses

Our club incurred expenses related to [Specific Expense 1, e.g., software subscriptions] totaling $[Expense 1 Amount], [Specific Expense 2, e.g., broker fees] totaling $[Expense 2 Amount], and [Specific Expense 3, e.g., educational resources] totaling $[Expense 3 Amount]. Our total expenses for this period amounted to $[Total Expenses Amount]. It’s worth noting that we strive to minimize expenses to maximize returns for our members.

Investment Performance

Our investment portfolio’s performance is a key indicator of our club’s success. Over this period, our portfolio experienced a growth of [Percentage]% which translates to a dollar gain of $[Portfolio Gain Amount]. This figure reflects the increase in value of our existing investments, independent of buying and selling activities. The overall market performance during this period was [Market Benchmark Performance, e.g., X%, based on S&P 500]. This information provides context for understanding whether our portfolio outperformed, underperformed, or mirrored the broader market.

Transactions

During the period, we executed the following significant transactions: [Describe key purchases with stock symbol and quantity, e.g., Purchased 100 shares of AAPL] and [Describe key sales with stock symbol and quantity, e.g., Sold 50 shares of TSLA]. These transactions were made based on the investment decisions agreed upon by the club members during our regular meetings. A detailed transaction log is available for review upon request.

Ending Balance

After accounting for all income, expenses, and investment performance, our club’s ending balance for this period is $[Ending Balance Amount]. This figure represents the current total value of all assets held by the club. This includes cash in our brokerage account and the current market value of our investment holdings.

Recommendations

Based on this report, I recommend that we consider [Suggestion 1, e.g., diversifying our portfolio further] and [Suggestion 2, e.g., reviewing our current expense allocation]. These recommendations are aimed at further optimizing our financial position and maximizing returns for our members.

This concludes my report. I am happy to answer any questions you may have.