Module
There are Teacher’s Guidances available for each week at the Teacher’s Guidance Page
Week 1: The Stock Market Demystified
The module begins with an explanation of the markets and their function.
What is the stock market? (Explanatory Video here)
Why bother with the stock market? (Explanatory Video here)
Videos of Ronaldo & Coca Cola – see Videos Page
Week 2: Speculator vs Investor
The stock market isn’t for everybody as there is a big difference between speculating and investing. It’s important to know the difference.
Video of Wall Street – see Videos Page
SALE!!! (Explanatory Video here)
Week 3: Different Products on the Market
There are various ways to gain exposure to equities (and indeed, every other asset class). These two classes explore the possibilities in an interesting way!
Irish Investment Opportunities – What do you want to do?
You are the financial advisor…
Week 4: Construction of a Portfolio & Importance of a Strategy
A handful of stocks doesn’t make a balanced, effective portfolio. A journey will result in procrastination without a plan. This week focuses on putting some shape on one’s finances!
Construction of a Portfolio Worksheet
Week 5: How to value stocks
The secret of all successful investors… where to spot the value!
Week 6: Portfolio & Compounding
Instead of consuming now, we invest for later, but what would be the end result?
Google Finance Explanatory Video
The Power of Compounding Worksheet
Week 7: Exchange Traded Funds & Investment Clubs
Modern day issues in the stock market that students will come across in life.
Week 8: Brokers & Online Trading
Theory meets the practical when you take the plunge and execute the trade. Make sure you do it the most cost-effective and suitable way for you!