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Economics Mini-Lesson Stocks....in under 5 minutes!. Learning Objectives Students will define stocks, identify components of a stock certificate, and describe the reason for purchasing them. Lesson Overview. What is a stock? What is a stock certificate?
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Economics Mini-LessonStocks....in under 5 minutes! Learning Objectives Students will define stocks, identify components of a stock certificate, and describe the reason for purchasing them.
Lesson Overview • What is a stock? • What is a stock certificate? • Why would someone want to own stock?
What is a stock? Stock or share Image Source: http://bit.ly/1gVkOiW
What is a stock certificate? Image Source: http://bit.ly/1eINBEm
Checking for Understanding #1 In your own words, what does it mean to own stock?
Checking for Understanding #2 Image Source: http://bit.ly/1gd5az1
Why would I want to own stock? Pay to You $100.00 One Hundred Dividend J. Smith Image Source: http://bit.ly/1gVkOiW
Checking for Understanding #3 What two ways can an investor gain income through investing in stocks? A. Dividends and an increase in capital gains tax rates B. Dividends and loss of capital by the company C. Dividends and an increase in your stock's price D. Dividends and expansion of loans by the company
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