3.02BM What is the Stock Market?

Last updated 5 months ago

14 questions

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Instructions

QUESTION OF THE DAY: What percent of 18-29 year olds are investing in the stock market?
Answer the question on the first slide in the space below. Then, compare your answer to the answer on the second slide. Finally, follow your teacher’s directions on how to answer the follow-up questions on the last slide.

3.02BM What is the Stock Market?

Last updated 5 months ago

14 questions

Note from the author:

Instructions

QUESTION OF THE DAY: What percent of 18-29 year olds are investing in the stock market?
Answer the question on the first slide in the space below. Then, compare your answer to the answer on the second slide. Finally, follow your teacher’s directions on how to answer the follow-up questions on the last slide.

What percent of 18-29 year olds are investing in the stock market?_______ 

VIDEO: The Stock Market Explained
INFOGRAPHIC: The Stock Market - Explained 📷7 min
You’ve probably heard about the stock market, but what is it and how does it work? Watch this video and read this infographic to find out! Then, answer the questions.

When a company lists its stock on an exchange, it means investors can buy its stock. How does this benefit the company?

What are the two ways that investors can make money from stocks?

As an investor, what are the risks involved with buying one company’s stock?

EDPUZZLE: Trends in the Stock Market 📷8 min
If you want to invest, you’ll need to understand big-picture stock market trends, which are oftentimes referred to as bull and bear markets. Watch this video to learn about these trends. Then, answer the questions.

Which adjective would best describe a BEARish investor attitude?
Optimistic/Positive
Pessimistic/Negative

INTERACTIVE: Can You Beat the Market? 📷7 min
In the previous video, we learned that it can be difficult to predict trends in the stock market. You’ll now have the opportunity to see why. Play this interactive game, which simulates investing in the stock market over 10 years. Your job is to SELL when you think you should take your money out of the market. Then, BUY back into the market when you think it’s the right time. (Note: You can only sell and buy ONCE.) After playing, answer the questions.

Play the game once.
Did you beat the market?_______ 
How much did your $10,000 turn into?_______ 
If you hadn’t made any trades at all, how much money would you have had?_______ 

Play the game a second time.
Did you beat the market?_______ 
Did you alter your strategy? Why or why not?_______ 

How does this game support the advice, “Buy and hold your investments instead of trying to time the market”?

ACTIVITY: PROJECT: Timing the Market  * Done on Paper Printed out for you**
Let’s continue to explore why the stock market can perform in unpredictable ways and how this characteristic can influence your investing strategy. Follow the directions on the worksheet to complete this activity.

Part I: The Scenario
You have $1800 to invest, after working all summer
A Ravioli Den just opened in your city’s downtown and they’ve had a line out the door since. It’s a fast food chain restaurant specializing in ravioli that everyone has been raving about.
You decide to invest in Ravioli Den. Let’s see what you decide next and how your investment performs!

Exit Ticket! 

3.02BM What is the Stock Market?

QUESTION OF THE DAY: What percent of 18-29 year olds are investing in the stock market?

3.02BM What is the Stock Market?

QUESTION OF THE DAY: What percent of 18-29 year olds are investing in the stock market?

VIDEO: The Stock Market Explained

INFOGRAPHIC: The Stock Market - Explained 📷7 min

When a company lists its stock on an exchange, it means investors can buy its stock. How does this benefit the company?

What are the two ways that investors can make money from stocks?

As an investor, what are the risks involved with buying one company’s stock?

EDPUZZLE: Trends in the Stock Market 📷8 min

Which adjective would best describe a BEARish investor attitude?
Optimistic/Positive
Pessimistic/Negative

INTERACTIVE: Can You Beat the Market? 📷7 min

How does this game support the advice, “Buy and hold your investments instead of trying to time the market”?

ACTIVITY: PROJECT: Timing the Market * Done on Paper Printed out for you**

Part I: The Scenario

VIDEO: The Stock Market Explained

INFOGRAPHIC: The Stock Market - Explained 📷7 min

When a company lists its stock on an exchange, it means investors can buy its stock. How does this benefit the company?

What are the two ways that investors can make money from stocks?

As an investor, what are the risks involved with buying one company’s stock?

EDPUZZLE: Trends in the Stock Market 📷8 min

Which adjective would best describe a BEARish investor attitude?
Optimistic/Positive
Pessimistic/Negative

INTERACTIVE: Can You Beat the Market? 📷7 min

How does this game support the advice, “Buy and hold your investments instead of trying to time the market”?

ACTIVITY: PROJECT: Timing the Market * Done on Paper Printed out for you**

Part I: The Scenario

Which of the following statements BEST describes the stock market?

Over time, the stock market has…

During a BULL market…

Which of the following statements BEST describes the stock market?

Over time, the stock market has…

During a BULL market…

3.02BM What is the Stock Market?

QUESTION OF THE DAY: What percent of 18-29 year olds are investing in the stock market?

3.02BM What is the Stock Market?

QUESTION OF THE DAY: What percent of 18-29 year olds are investing in the stock market?

VIDEO: The Stock Market Explained

INFOGRAPHIC: The Stock Market - Explained 📷7 min

When a company lists its stock on an exchange, it means investors can buy its stock. How does this benefit the company?

What are the two ways that investors can make money from stocks?

As an investor, what are the risks involved with buying one company’s stock?

EDPUZZLE: Trends in the Stock Market 📷8 min

Which adjective would best describe a BEARish investor attitude?Optimistic/PositivePessimistic/Negative

INTERACTIVE: Can You Beat the Market? 📷7 min

How does this game support the advice, “Buy and hold your investments instead of trying to time the market”?

ACTIVITY: PROJECT: Timing the Market * Done on Paper Printed out for you**

Part I: The Scenario

VIDEO: The Stock Market Explained

INFOGRAPHIC: The Stock Market - Explained 📷7 min

When a company lists its stock on an exchange, it means investors can buy its stock. How does this benefit the company?

What are the two ways that investors can make money from stocks?

As an investor, what are the risks involved with buying one company’s stock?

EDPUZZLE: Trends in the Stock Market 📷8 min

Which adjective would best describe a BEARish investor attitude?Optimistic/PositivePessimistic/Negative

INTERACTIVE: Can You Beat the Market? 📷7 min

How does this game support the advice, “Buy and hold your investments instead of trying to time the market”?

ACTIVITY: PROJECT: Timing the Market * Done on Paper Printed out for you**

Part I: The Scenario

Which of the following statements BEST describes the stock market?

Over time, the stock market has…

During a BULL market…

Which of the following statements BEST describes the stock market?

Over time, the stock market has…

During a BULL market…

Which adjective would best describe a BEARish investor attitude?
Optimistic/Positive
Pessimistic/Negative

Which adjective would best describe a BEARish investor attitude?
Optimistic/Positive
Pessimistic/Negative