This afternoon Hunter and I reviewed his company choices in order to determine which company represented a viable stock purchase for his portfolio. I had provided Hunter with a guide that outlined ten important considerations to make in order to make the best decision. Hunter provided me with five names based on his cursory research performed last night. We examined three of the companies, karhoo, Loom and Leaf and Upward and eventually determined that Karhoo represented a significant risk due to its recent failure and competitive market. We discussed various factors such as competition, market preference, industry outlook and the age of the company as being relevant considerations before making a stock purchase. We discussed the role of Venture Capitalists and agreed that both Loom and Leaf and Upward warranted further investigation of their financials before making a decision. I asked Hunter to find another company to take the place of Karhoo in preparation before our next class.