Market Cap Weighted Portfolio

I’m seeking an R programming expert with a strong background in finance to help me create a market capitalization weighted portfolio. My requirements entail both data collection and manipulation to achieve the desired weighting of investment assets.

Key Tasks:
- Collect and validate market capitalization data for a list of securities.
- Utilize R language to construct a portfolio that is weighted based on market capitalization.
- Ensure accuracy in data analysis and the weighting algorithm.

Ideal Candidate Skills:
- Proficient in R for data analysis, visualization, and statistical modeling.
- Experience in financial data collection and market cap weighted calculations.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail for accurate data validation.

This project requires knowledge of financial concepts and the ability to source and handle large datasets. A successful bid will demonstrate a mix of R programming expertise alongside financial analysis experience.