JA of Cleveland Stock Market Challenge

This program helps students to prepare to invest and be comfortable with increasing their knowledge of investing in the stock market culminating in participating in the Stock Market Challenge event competition.This interactive program made up of five 45-minute classroom sessions that introduce students to the stock market and allows them to discover the benefits and challenges of investing.

Introduces basic concepts to the students about the stock market.
Describes buying and selling stocks, including diversification and IPOs.
Classes compete in an in-class simulation of trading on the stock market.
Students reflect on new financial knowledge and set financial goals.
Students will discover the benefits and challenges of investing.
As an optional off-site event, student teams from various high schools compete against each other in a San Diego regional student Stock Market Challenge competition.

Program Concepts

Individual Equities, Impact of the Economy, Geopolitical Events, Market Sentiment, Teamwork, Math skills, Risk and Rewards of Trading, Personal Finance, SMART Financial Goals, Communication, Technology, Portfolio, Dividends, Stock Market

Skills Students Learn

Stock Market
Public vs Private Companies
Buying and Selling through Stock Exchanges and Markets
Risks Associated with Owning Stock

Analyze Stock Table
Explore Market Events Affecting Share Prices
IPOs
Investment Strategies

Identify Three Asset Classes and Risks
Set SMART Personal Finance Goals

JA Program Details

Grades:

High School

Sessions:

Volunteer Time Commitment:

Implementation Options:

Classroom Based

JA Focus:

Financial Literacy High Financial Literacy

Entrepreneurship Minimal Entrepreneurship

Work Readiness Moderate Work Readiness

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