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Intro to Investing

Intro to Investing

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General Financial Literacy

STRAND 2: Students will understand the factors that influence personal financial priorities and learn how to make rational decisions.

Standard 2: Define a rational decision‑making process.

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Defined by General Financial Literacy 11th-12th Grades and align with Intro to Investing
Understand the differences between saving, investing, speculation, and gambling.

STRAND 4: Students will evaluate saving methods and investment strategies.

Standard 2: Discuss the pros and cons of saving.

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Defined by General Financial Literacy 11th-12th Grades and align with Intro to Investing
Understand that savings are designed to preserve principal.

Standard 3: Discuss the risks and returns of investing.

Standards
Defined by General Financial Literacy 11th-12th Grades and align with Intro to Investing
Identify and understand investment options, including retirement planning, long‑ and short‑term investments, and dividend reinvestment plans.
Compare and contrast the basic types of investment products, including stocks, mutual funds, real estate, commodities, collectibles, and bonds.
Discuss the reasons to invest, the fees associated with investing, and strategies to reduce fees.
Discuss the relationship between risk and return.