CrewResearch Analysts TeamAlexander HamiltonHigh School, 2010In preparing for the Stock Market Competition. Fremont High School, 2008After two years of being Riordan Scholar, the knowledge and experience that had gained gave me the confidence to challenge myself by taking on the role of Portfolio Manager. We continued to participate in monthly meetings that allowed each person to address any questions or concerns regarding our project. Once we defined our company, we discussed the best approach to delivering message that would redeem successful results.
Crew TeamWinners of the 17th Annual Stock Market Competition 29th, 2008Congratulations to the J. Each of us learned how to work together, trust one another, and be prompt in the execution of our responsibilities. In seeing their efforts, was able to reflect on my own experience when was once in their shoes. Portfolio management is the discipline of combining investments with the intention of capturing the highest financial returns with the lowest risk. The task of constructing stock portfolios that consistently outperform the broader market is difficult one even for the seasoned professional.
This has been wonderful experience for me. Crew TeamWinners of the 17th Annual Stock Market Research Analyst Competition! At the beginning of the program year, all Riordan Scholars are divided into stock market research analyst teams. The project introduces the high school students to the excitement and intellectual task of understanding the financial markets and culminates in the annual Stock Market Analyst Competition. In the first round, all teams present and compete by industry.
am very proud of our groups effort and the collaboration involved in completing this process.After two years of being Riordan Scholar, the knowledge and experience that had gained gave me the confidence to challenge myself by taking on the role of Portfolio Manager. During the final round, the final four teams present but only one team is selected asthe winner of the Stock Market Competition, the Dow, bonds, and cash. The students learn to observe the swings of the market and develop an understanding for what drives stock prices.
understood this new responsibility would require time, effort, and dedication, but would also serve as valuable experience. As Portfolio Manager, had the opportunity of overseeing and advising team of research analysts. This has been wonderful experience for me. Once we defined our company, we discussed the best approach to delivering message that would redeem successful results. Over the course of six months, each team researches publicly traded Fortune company within one of the following four industries clothing, personal products, music and video stores, and video games. We are hopeful that our hard work and dedication will be reflected within our presentation.