QUESTION OF THE DAY: Over a recent 20-year period, what percent of pros investing in large companies “beat the market?”

INFOGRAPHIC: Tips for Beginner Investors
As you saw from the previous Question of the Day, professional investors rarely beat the market! So what can beginner investors do to maximize their return on investments? Review this infographic to learn about some recommended strategies for beginning investors. Then answer the questions on your worksheet.

ARTICLE: What Is a Brokerage Account and How Do I Open One?
Now that you have learned about and practiced implementing some of the investment strategies you can use, you might be wondering how you can actually start investing. In order to buy stocks, bonds, funds, and other investments on your own, you’ll need a brokerage account. Review the article to learn more about brokerage accounts and how to open one. Then answer the questions on your worksheet.

Play Kahoot! to review units 1-3.

LEARNING TARGETS:

• I can identify strategies recommended for a beginner investor and explain why these strategies may be beneficial.
• I can experience making a variety of investment decisions through an interactive simulation.
• I understand what a brokerage account is and how to open one.