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Defined by Jump$tart National Standards in 2022 8th Grade and align with Investments
8-1a: List the potential benefits of investing money in a financial asset.
8-2a: Define common types of financial assets.
8-5a: Explain the concept of investment diversification both within and among different asset classes.
8-6a: Compare rates of return on different types of investments and order them by risk.
8-1b: Explain why some people might prefer to buy investments that grow in value over time instead of investments that pay regular income.
8-6b: Identify investments that would be most appropriate for people who are uncomfortable with taking financial risk.