Investment ideas for a mock stock market....?

Question

I am in the process of performing a mock stock market for an economy class. I am running a dance supply company and need investment ideas. I have done a catalog, and am already planning a dance performance. Any ideas? All would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Huh? I've seen the practice company model-building, like your dance supply place, and I've seen stock market practices, but I really can't see the connection. Are you wanting a model portfolio for the free cash or reserve cash for your company? Then go to bank CDs or corporate bonds to park that for the sake of stable liquidity (you can definitely get the principle back out fairly quickly when your shop's affairs calls for it).

If you are looking for a model portfolio for a stock market practice, then go to businessweek or any ETF and check out the items inside, say, the S&P500 (which BusinessWeek champions). They have a score card for the S&P500 and you can look to see what strikes your fancy (most profitable, most profit growth last year, last 3 yrs, etc.). Sift through for stuff that looks comfortable to you.