Posted: May 15th, 2016

Metals & Mining: The Metals & Mining sector is the largest industry sector by number of companies with almost 700 companies involved in mineral exploration, development and production.

For this assignment, you are to choose one company from these sectors:-

1. Resources Sectors (Metals, Mining and Energy)

Metals & Mining: The Metals & Mining sector is the largest industry sector by number of companies with almost 700 companies involved in mineral exploration, development and production.

Energy: Energy sector is comprised of companies involved in the exploration and development of Coal, Uranium, Oil & Gas and renewable energy assets. Australia is rich in natural resources and boasts some truly world class energy assets.

2. Consumer (Discretionary and Staples)

Companies operating in the consumer sector are distinguished by the discretionary or staple nature of their product offering. Companies involved in the production and distribution of food and beverages are considered to be staples, whereas companies involved in media, general retailing and gambling make up the consumer discretionary sector

3. Health Care

Health Care sector represents a diverse range of companies including major Australian success stories in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical practice and pathology operators, as well as junior life sciences and medical device companies

4. Financial

The financial sector is the largest industry sector by capitalisation and consists of trading and investment banks, asset managers, insurance companies

You cannot chose 2 companies from the same sector.

Each team member will fictionally purchase $5,000 of shares in their chosen company, based on the closing share prices posted on the ASX website on Monday of week beginning Week 3. Check after 6pm to ensure that the latest price has been updated.

A team of 3 will have a share portfolio of $15,000 worth of shares

A team of 4 will have a share portfolio of $20,000 worth of shares