Brokerage account

2021.04.12 11:40 am - 12:21 pm

Teaching point: What is a brokerage account and how can you open one?

Do Now

What do you think when you hear the terms "401(k)" and "pension"? What do you know about these 2 things?

2021.04.05 Do Now

Agenda

Do Now (5 - 10 minutes)

Brokerage Accounts (20 - 25 minutes)

Questions Closure (5 - 10 minutes)

Brokerage Accounts

So far, you’ve learned about the types of investments you can invest your money in. Let’s now look at how you can get started with investing - by opening up a brokerage account. Read through this article to learn more about brokerage accounts and answer the questions in groups. Click on the assignment in GC to join your group.

What Is a Brokerage Account and How Do I Open One? - NerdWalletA brokerage account is what most investors use to buy and sell securities like stocks, bonds and mutual funds. You can transfer money into and out of a brokerage account much like a bank account, but unlike banks, brokerage accounts give you access to the stock market and other investments.

Quiz Tomorrow

-Types of funds

-Compound Interest

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