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Learning Objectives

Students will be able to…

Explain what stocks are and how they can make money from investing in them

Identify ways to minimize risk when investing in stocks

Read a stock quote and evaluate a stock’s performance over time

Understand what a stock split is and how it impacts investors who own that stock

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If you invested $1,000 in Netflix stock ten years ago, what would it be worth now?

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$8,634.45�(January 2026)�

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FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS

How would you describe the trend in Netflix stock prices over time?
What factors might have caused significant changes to Netflix’s stock price?
Do you think as an investor it would have been easy to buy Netflix stock 10 years ago and hold it over this time period? Explain your answer.
Who do you think are Netflix’s competitors today?

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Understanding Stock Market Investing

If you want to grow your wealth, investing in stocks is a great option. Watch this video to learn more about what stocks are, how they work, and what you can do to minimize your risk when investing in stocks.

Video: Investing Basics: Stocks

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Stock Market Investing: Share Values

Company A is raising $1 million at its initial public offering (IPO) by issuing 2,000 shares of stock. What is the value of each share?

Sentence Starter: To calculate the value of each share at Company A's IPO, I would divide...

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Stock Market Investing: How to Make Money from Stock Ownership?

Julia buys a share of stock through her brokerage firm. What are the two ways that Julia could make money from owning this stock?

Sentence Starter: Julia could make money from owning a share of stock by…

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Stock Market Investing: Minimizing Risk

Julia knows that investing in just one company is risky since there’s a chance that the stock’s value could decrease. What are some ways she can minimize her risk?

Sentence Starter: To minimize the risk of investing in a single company, Julia could...

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Decoding the Stock Market: Understanding Stock Quotes and Performance

To understand if a particular stock is a good investment option for you, you’ll need to know how to read a stock quote so you can evaluate its performance.

Read through this article to learn how to read a stock quote. Then, review the stock quote.

Article: How to Read a Stock Quote

Reference: Stock Performance - Nike

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Understanding Stock Quotes and Performance

According to the article, why is it more useful to look at the percent change of a stock price, rather than the change in dollar amount?

Sentence Starter: Looking at the percent change of a stock price is more useful than the dollar amount change because...

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Comprehending Stock Quotes and Performance

Look at the stock performance for Nike. Describe the trend in Nike stock prices over the last year. What about the last 5 years?

Sentence Starter: The trend in Nike stock prices over the last year has been...

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Decoding the Stock Market: Small, Medium, and Large Cap Companies

Is Nike a small, medium, or large cap company? How do you know?

Sentence Starter: Nike is considered a...

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Decoding the Stock Market: Stock Quotes and Performance

Company B’s stock price is $500. You overhear a classmate say, “Based on the stock price, Company B’s value is clearly higher than Nike’s!” Why might your classmate be wrong?

Sentence Starter: My classmate may be wrong about Company B's value…

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Understanding Stock Quotes and Performance: A Stock’s Price History

If you were considering buying a stock, which time frame would you use to analyze its price history (1-day, 5-day, 1-month, etc)? Why?

Sentence Starter: When analyzing a stock's price history, I would use the...

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FinCap Friday: Stock Split Summer

Sometimes, a company will announce a stock split. So, what does this mean for you as an investor?

Go through this FinCap Friday to find out! As your teacher progresses through the slides, answer these questions, just writing A, B, C, or D for questions 1 - 5.

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Stock Split Summer

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Which of the following is a good analogy for a stock split?

Getting a pay bonus at your job
Buying something on sale
Paying a premium for something you want
Exchanging large currency bills for smaller bills