This course will provide students with the skills and concepts needed to understand how to invest money in various different financial instruments.
Course Topics:
ØMonetary Policy- Federal Reserve
ØInvesting Basics
ØIntro to the Stock Market
ØStocks
ØMutual & Index Funds
ØETF’s
ØDerivatives (Options)
ØBonds
ØInvesting Strategies
ØInvesting for Retirement
Objective: Acquire a thorough basic knowledge of investments and the securities markets by the end of the school year. Become familiar with the theories presented as well as practical applications. Gain ability to evaluate different investment vehicles, recognizing the risks inherent in each and weighing them appropriately against the potential return.
Class Protocol: Lectures will address the information contained in my Power Point presentations. Students will be asked to comment in class or Google Classroom on news items related to the securities markets. Tests will cover all information contained in Power point presentations.