Just need some general advice

[MC91]

I've got a project to do in school. Basically, we are given some money (not real) and you can invest into any company. We're given a 6 week time period which is when the project is over. After that, we'll see who will make the most money.

I'm just wondering what companies should I be aware of? 6 weeks doesn't really offer much growth, I assume. I'm guessing retailers would be a good choice considering Christmas is coming up.

Thanks in advance.

[BadThad]

For the largest and biggest gain your best bet is to get lucky in the pink stocks. Read through that forum section and pick your poison!

Good luck!

[Daniel Webb]

Originally Posted by MC91

I've got a project to do in school. Basically, we are given some money (not real) and you can invest into any company. We're given a 6 week time period which is when the project is over. After that, we'll see who will make the most money.

I'm just wondering what companies should I be aware of? 6 weeks doesn't really offer much growth, I assume. I'm guessing retailers would be a good choice considering Christmas is coming up.

Thanks in advance.

In choosing the right company, you must know their P/E (profit/earning) ratio. ith the P/E ratio the general rule of thumb is the lower the ratio the sooner stock prices are expected to rise. The P/E ratio represents the stock valuation of the company.Research on how the company has performed so far and how much cash does the company have. Knowing the cash details of the company will help you determine the company's ability to pay bills, and how well managed the company is. Finally, determine if the prospective company is geared for quick gains or as a long-term investment.