When I first started the stock game, I really didn't know what I was doing and which companies to buy. Therefore, I just pick the companies that have the best dividend and did well in the past. Also I picked the companies that I've heard of and familiar with. Then as I've become more familiar with the stock game, I realized I should go with the high-tech computer companies, since they were doing real well. Overall, I bought those companies because I thought they would do well in the future and those companies provide good dividend. Also I picked some companies that consumers will never lost interest on, such as CocaCola and Dis