This financial management report provides an in-depth analysis of stock selection and portfolio optimization. It begins with an investment overview and outlines criteria for selecting stocks based on a dividend growth strategy. The report then provides detailed company analyses of Brookfield Asset Management (BAM), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), evaluating their financial performance, growth potential, and risk factors. It includes stock analysis covering monthly stock returns, risk and return assessments, and correlation coefficients. The core of the report focuses on portfolio optimization, including portfolio risk and return calculations, and value at risk (VaR) analysis. The report concludes with a discussion on normal distribution and random portfolio weight generation, offering valuable insights for investors seeking to build a diversified and risk-managed portfolio. The report uses financial data to determine the best portfolio allocation.