Vocab
What is a stock?
A stock is a share of ownership in a company.
Name one example of a company that sells stock.
Apple, Walmart, Coca-Cola, or Disney
If a stock price goes from $20 to $22, did it increase or decrease?
Increase
On a line graph showing stock prices, what does an upward line mean?
Prices are going up.
How can percent change help you in shopping?
It helps you see how much you save when prices change.
The amount of money given for a stock at a certain time is called the ___.
Price
What does it mean to own a share of a company?
It means you own a small part of the company.
Find the percent change: price went from $10 to $15.
Increase of 50%. (Change = $5, $5/$10 = 0.5 = 50%)
On a bar graph, which bar shows the highest stock price?
The tallest bar.
If your savings go from $50 to $55, did they increase or decrease? By what percent?
Increase by 10%. ($5/$50 = 0.1 = 10%)
What does the word percent mean?
Percent means "out of 100" or "per 100.“
If you own 2 shares and each share is worth $10, what is the total value of your shares?
$20 (2 x $10 = $20)
What is the percent decrease if a price drops from $8 to $6?
Decrease of 25%. (Change = $2, $2/$8 = 0.25 = 25%)
If a graph shows a stock rising all week then falling, what is this called?
A trend (up then down), or "change in direction."
Why do people pay attention to percent change in stocks?
It shows if their money is growing or shrinking.
Which term means "to become less": increase or decrease?
Decrease
Why might someone want to buy stock in a company?
To try to earn money if the stock goes up.
A stock was $12 last week and is $15 today. What is the percent increase? (Show the steps.)
Increase of 25%. Steps: $15 - $12 = $3, $3/$12 = 0.25 = 25%
True or False: The lowest point on a graph shows the highest price.
False. It shows the lowest price.
Give one example of percent change in sports statistics.
If a player scores more points, you can find the percent increase.
What is a trend when talking about graphs or stock prices?
A trend shows the general direction something is moving.
True or False: When you buy a stock, you lend money to the company.
False. You own part of the company.
An investor buys a stock at $25. Later it drops to $20. What is the percent loss?
Loss of 20%. Steps: $25 - $20 = $5, $5/$25 = 0.2 = 20%
On a graph, if Monday's price is $5, Tuesday's is $7, and Wednesday's is $6, on which day was the price highest?
Tuesday ($7)
Explain how understanding percent change can help you make good choices with money.
It helps you compare prices, understand savings, and make smart decisions.