1. Investing

2. Have students guess if they agree or disagree with the statements.

3. Write down these questions and answer them using the pages in the textbook.  What is stock?  What is the name of investors who purchase shares of stock?  What is the location where stocks are sold?  How do investors make money on stocks?

4. Have students check their answers.  What is stock? ownership in a corporation  Who is the name of investors who purchase shares of stock? shareholders  What is the location where stocks are sold? Stock exchange  How do investors make money on stocks? 1) Dividends and 2) Capital gains and losses

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6.  Heinz  Amazon  Coke  Kraft  Hormel  Kohls  Procter & Gamble  JcPenney  Capitol Federal  Lowes

7.  Heinz  Amazon  Coke  Kraft  Hormel  Kohls  Procter & Gamble  JcPenney  Capitol Federal  Lowes Point of activity – Just because you like a company doesn’t mean their stock is worth a lot of money. You have to research the company.

8. ADVANTAGES  If the market is doing well the return on investment can be considerable  Money is easily accessible DISADVANTAGES  If the market is NOT doing well the loss of money can be considerable  Selecting and managing stocks often requires study and the help of a good stockbroker (person who buys and sells for you)

9.  Company’s Health  Industry trends  Economic factors  National and world events

10. Read pages 340 – 342 then record the answers to the following questions in your notes: 1. What is a mutual fund? 2. What are the two advantages of investing in a mutual fund rather than individual stocks? 3. How do you choose a mutual fund? 4. What is the difference between a mutual fund and stock.

11. Today’s Activity #2