Once the discussion is completed, a secret ballot is administered to determine whether or not to purchase the given security. Finally, the scheduled presentations are delivered and members are given an opportunity to ask any questions they feel relevant. Speakers are brought in to discuss topics such as methods for evaluating companies, ways of constructing portfolios, or any investing related subject that will benefit the group as a whole. After finding a company they like it is recommended that they follow its movement for at least six months. This allows them to get a feel for how volatile the security is or how it reacts to the general conditions of the market.
Presentations typically vary from member to member.
This is because different individuals feel that different information is more important in determining the future of a company. Valauation and technical analysis is performed on the equity selection with a focus on the value of the security relative to the market and industry. Depending on the depth of the analysis a presentation generally last for 15-25 minutes. Once it is completed the members ask any questions they feel are germane. After the presentation it is up to the group members to complete their own analysis of the company.