Clash of Clans: Top Two

     I feel that the two most important people in the clan are the wizards (programmer) and the archers (laborer). The wizards are important because they don't take up much housing in a barrack, they do a lot of damage, and they have certain abilities that other characters may not have such as shooting over fences. This is similar to a programmer because they aren't a very big deal in the work force, but they have a lot of benefits to a company and obtain useful skills that other workers don't. The archers re important because they are quick (and cheap)  to train, don't take up much room, and together can get a lot done. This is similar to laborers in the workforce because a laborer is usually on the lower end of the pay scale, but over all they do the most work in a company and are one of the most useful workers.

20% Project: April 11, 2014

     Unfortunately between work, school, and other activities I have not had much time to work on my 20% project. This week on my days off I was up trying to catch up in my school work. I will try to get done what I can next week and pick up my pace, but I will be out of town for three days and will have company at my house for a week so I will try my best.

Two Stock Purchases

     The first stock I purchased was General Electric (75 shares, $26.02 ach). General Electric is a company with a very wide range of products (from hospital equipment to engines used in the military). In the past year, General Electric reached a high of just over $28 and then dropped to $24. Since then it has been on a slow but steady incline. The same goes for the 5 year view. General Electric has made a slow but steady incline, and it is not at its highest point. Tis does not guarantee that it will not fall, but I am willing to take the risk. Another benefit from buying this stock is that it has an approximately 3% dividend (about $0.88). If General Electric continues at this incline I predict it will go up $2 in the next few weeks.
   The second stock I purchased was AeroVironment Incorporated (5 shares, $38.82 each). AeroVironment is a company that engages in unmanned aircraft systems, tactile missiles, and efficient energy systems for various companies including the government. I believe this is a great stock to invest in because it is one foot ahead of technology and I believe they will be in business and even potentially grow at time goes on. At the time I purchased this stock, I had not learned about the emotional swaying and patterns they follow, one of the, being that when they are at the highest they have ever been, it is likely they will drop. Since I have bought these shares the price has been making a steep decline and if I see no changes in the next week I am going to sell my shares.

Kickstarter Video

     After watching three kickstarter videos and listening to the passion and reasoning behind their motives, I have decided I am close to where I want to be for this project. I have the information, the passion, and the reasoning. All that is left is for me to put it all together and try and spread my passion to others in my community. To accomplish this I will need my information a PowerPoint, make Tshirts, present to the commander of the American Legion, and then my school.

21 vs. Investing

     There are multiple similarities between 21 and investing in stocks. The main similarity I have found is that they are both controlled by emotion. In playing 21, the first thing you have to do is decide how much you are willing to bet (or risk). The higher you bet, the higher chance of a bigger return you have. The lower you bet, the lower the risk and chance of big return you have.  Another way the two are controlled by emotion is how "lucky" you are feeling. If you are doing very well in 21 and you decide to bet a high number assuming you will get a high return, you risk losing that much money. The same with stocks, which is why it is so important to research a company you invest in and make sure you understand how the system works.