This report, a business finance analysis, examines the performance of five companies: AGL Energy Limited, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, National Australia Bank Limited, Qantas Airways, and Westpac Corporation. It calculates average returns, analyzes stock volatility using standard deviation, and determines beta values to assess risk. The report compares the performance of these stocks against the ASX 200 index, identifying overvalued and undervalued shares based on their market prices and estimated values. Findings indicate Qantas Airways as a low-risk investment with a low beta, while AGL Energy exhibits higher volatility. The analysis provides investment recommendations based on the assessment of risk, volatility, and potential returns, offering insights into short-term trading strategies and factors influencing stock valuations. The report concludes with a forecast and investment strategy based on the financial analysis.