1. Introduction to Stocks Lecture 1: Introduction

2. Today’s Schedule Course Objectives Why is investing is important? People are lazy and stocks give them an opportunity to make money without doing any physical labor.

3. Why this class? Why learn about stocks?

4. What’s the big deal with investing?

5. +136% in 1 year NASDAQ (1999-2001) Stocks can be very rewarding…

6. 60%+ loss within 1 year NASDAQ (2001-2002) …but very damaging as well

7. Recently…S&P500 Where will it go next?

8. Recently…S&P500 And again

9. Recently…S&P500

10. Course Objectives Learn basics and terminology of stock investing and financial markets Introduce various strategies for investing Begin to understand how to handle your own personal finance What and how much you learn depends on what you put into the class

11. 1/2 short individual paper (2 pages max) Review a class topic and apply to real-world situations News presentation For one week, a group of 3 or 4 will present weekly news relating to stock market Quiz Multiple choice about basics & terminology of stocks Virtual Stock Trading Actively trade and monitor virtual stock in live markets Paper will be assigned to discuss portfolio and experience 3-5 pages, doubled-spaced, 1-inch margins Course Details Assignments / Exercises

12. Articles from various online stock sites Investor’s Business Daily Motley Fool Investopedia Readings to be completed prior to class Course Details Readings