This activity includes Investing Basics Teacher-recorded Video, Article, PPT & Assignments. The assignment will introduce the student to various investment options and help them understand the basics of investing.

The objective of this activity is to illustrate the power of diversification when it comes to stocks. Each student receives a card representing one publicly traded company and its returns over the past year. In various rounds, students compare their performance and simulate forming small and large mutual funds. WHY IT’S FUN: Simulation with lots of opportunities to move and collaborate

If you find you have only a passing understanding of the daily barrage of economic news and you want to learn more, you're in the right place. Each month in Economy 101, we'll approach a different aspect of the economy in clear and simple language. Economics is about choices, and our choices are only as good as our understanding of the issues.

This 4-minute video lesson looks at American call options. [Core Finance playlist: Lesson 70 of 184]

This 3-minute video lesson explains basic shorting. [Core Finance playlist: Lesson 71 of 184]

This 5-minute video lesson compares closed-end and open-ended mutual funds. [Core Finance playlist: Lesson 128 of 184]

This 5-minute vidoe lesson compares Compares ETF's, open-end, and closed-end funds. [Core Finance playlist: Lesson 129 of 184]

This 4-minute video lessons provides an overview of how hedge funds are different than mutual funds. [Core Finance playlist: Lesson 130 of 184]

This 6-minute video lesson is about understanding the mechanics of an open end mutual fund a bit better. [Core Finance playlist: Lesson 127 of 184]

This 10-minute video lesson discusses the basics of mutual funds. [Core Finance playlist: Lesson 175 of 184]

Construct an investment portfolio that includes short-, medium- and long- term investment goals.