Introduction to Financial Investing
Should I buy or should I sell? That is a question the Biz Kid$ pondered in the scene from the Bulls, Bears, and Financial Markets episode (below in Investing Resources). The Council for Economic Education states that students should be able to understand and calculate real and after-tax rates of return on investments. They should understand how diversification reduces risk and how financial markets react to changes in market conditions. Help students navigate through the waves in the risky business of financial investing! *Title page image
*Hand image By 401(K) 2012 [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons *Buy or Sell cartoo |
Financial Freedom for Florida Teachers:
Florida teachers, order free copies of Financial Freedom for your students. We have included links to websites from Ch. 10. Below, download an instructional guide for the chapter, which include teacher instructions and standards alignment. Check out more resources for teaching about investing, including the links from Chapter 10 in Financial Freedom: Investing for Your Future. ![]()
Investing links mentioned in the video:
Florida Stock Market Challenge! What are the tax consequences of investing? How do I know if I should buy, sell, or hold onto an investment? Wealth Care Kit Building Wealth: Workbook on with excellent sections on saving and investing Financial Industry Regulatory Authority on investment risk Bankrate for a return on investments calculator. How does the Federal Reserve regulate the financial industry? We the Economy Stock Market Video |