Investing Basics
This is the act of putting money into something with the goal of making more money later.
What is investing?
This means not spending money now so you can use it later.
What is saving?
These are shares of a company that you can buy.
What are stocks?
This is money paid to stockholders as a “thank you.”
What are dividends?
Money you borrow and have to pay back later.
What is a loan?
These are valuable resources owned by a company that can produce wealth.
What are assets?
This type of bank account is used for safely holding your money.
What is a savings account?
This investment is like an IOU given to a company or the government.
What are bonds?
Buying a stock low and selling it higher is called this.
What is price growth?
This is a plan that helps you track how much money you earn and spend.
This is something you own that can make you money over time.
What is an asset producing value over time?
This is the extra money banks pay you for letting them hold your money.
What is interest?
This investment pools money together and is managed by a professional.
What are mutual funds?
Buying something cheap and selling it for more.
What is profit?
Money you put aside for later.
What is saving?
Investing is considered beneficial because it can help manage money and become this in the future.
What is a sustainable source of income?
This type of interest is like a snowball rolling downhill, growing bigger over time.
What is compound interest?
This type of investment is something that you can live in or live on.
What is housing, land or real estate?
Pooling your money into multiple funds along with multiple investors.
What is mutual funds?
This is the cost of borrowing money or the reward for saving money.
Name two examples of assets mentioned in the presentation.
What are stocks, bonds, real estate, or mutual funds?
This is the practice of being careful with money and not spending on things you don’t need
What is budgeting or being financially smart?
Name all three investment types discussed in the presentation.
What are stocks, bonds, and mutual funds?
Bonds can make you money in two ways. Name one.
What is interest payments and return of principal?
This is money you borrow and must pay back later, often with interest.
What is debt?