Benchmark #1: Build A Mini Portfolio

In the document provided to you in Google Classroom You will create your first 6 investments

Step 1: Pick-A-Stock Padlet

Review the Pick-A-Stock Padlet (You are now an investor. You can only invest in companies your classmates posted on the Padlet.)

• Review all company responses
• Explore different industries and categories
• Think about which companies appear stable, risky, or likely to grow 

Step 2: Build a Mini Portfolio

• You must choose: (For each of your choices make a new page)
  • 3 company they think is SAFE
  • 2 company they think is RISKY
  • 1 company they think will GROW THE MOST 
• The total number of companies should be (6) six.

3. Step 3: Justify Your Choices
   1. Explain WHY you selected each company.
      1. You can use the following sentence starters:
         • Safe Pick: “I chose __________ because…”
         • Risky Pick: “This company is risky because…”
         • Growth Pick: “I think this company will grow because…”
      2. Add the Stock Quote image from google finance under your reason

Below is an example for safe, risky, and growth