Stock Market
What is a stock?
A small piece of ownership of a company
What is a commodity?
A commodity is a raw material such as oil, different types of metal, and agricultural goods
Rent can generate _______ income.
Passive
Name 3 types of investments not already used in this game
Cryptocurrency, foreign currency, bonds, ETFs, and collectibles (Other possible answers)
What is a dividend?
What is a core economic concept that impacts supply and demand prices?
Supply and demand
What are two ways real estate owners can make money from their properties?
1. Rent
2. Property value increases over time
(Could be other possible answers)
What does ETF stand for?
Exchange Traded Fund
What is one stock market investing strategy we discussed in past meetings?
1. Fundamental Analysis
2. World News
3. Market Strength and Potential
What is one thing that makes commodities generally successful investments?
Commodities protect investors against inflation as the dollar and other currencies lose value (Other possible answers)
Real estate often protects investors from this economic problem where the cost of goods and services rises over time.
Inflation
What is the pseudonym (false name) of the mysterious founder and holder of 1m+ Bitcoins?
Satoshi Nakamoto
What are at least two financial metrics that can be used to analyze a company?
Revenue, earnings, debt, cash flow, profit, assets, etc.
What investment has had a better 1Y return Gold or Silver? Name one contributing factor to the resource's increase in value.
Silver: industrial demand, supply deficit, and it is seen as a source of stability.
Developing area/location, renovation, new infrastructure, population growth
(Many more possible correct answers)
Digital assets that use blockchain technology and decentralized networks to operate without a central bank.
Cryptocurrencies
This event occurs when a private company first sells shares to the public on a stock exchange.
IPO (Initial Public Offering)
Why have international banks been buying gold?
To reduce their dependence on the U.S. dollar
Owning multiple properties to spread risk across investments is an example of this financial strategy.
Diversification (diversifying assets)
What impacts the value of different currencies? (At least 1 factor)
Currency worth changes based on factors like a nation’s inflation, interest rates, and economy