Basics of Investing
What is the term for money you put into an investment hoping it will grow?
What is...Principal?
What is cryptocurrency?
A digital form of money secured by cryptography
Which rule encourages you to begin investing as soon as possible?
What is...to start early?
What is the main goal of long-term investing?
Grow wealth over many years
In Minecraft, a cake requires three different ingredients arranged in a specific pattern. What is the exact 3×3 crafting grid recipe for crafting a cake?
Milk Bucket| Milk Bucket | Milk Bucket
Sugar |. Egg. |. Sugar
Wheat. |. Wheat. |. Wheat
What does “diversification” mean in investing?
Spreading money across different investments to reduce risk
What technology records most cryptocurrency transactions?
Blockchain
Which rule warns against putting all your money into one company or asset?
Diversify
What is one common example of a short-term investment?
A savings account or short-term bond
Toussaint Louverture led the only successful slave revolt in history, which resulted in the independence of what nation in 1804?
Haiti
What is a “stock”?
A share of ownership in a company
Bitcoin is often referred to as what?
Digital gold
Which rule reminds you not to panic when the market drops?
What is avoid panic selling?
Which type of investing is more affected by daily market volatility?
Short-term investing
A specific part of a chromosome or a sequence of DNA that determines a particular feature or characteristic in an organism.
Gene
What does it mean when an investment is considered “liquid,” and why does liquidity matter?
It can be quickly converted to cash without major loss of value; liquidity matters for flexibility and emergencies.
What is the purpose of a “public key” in cryptocurrency transactions?
It acts like an address that others use to send crypto to you.
Which rule explains why investors should avoid reacting to short‑term news headlines?
Think long‑term — short‑term news rarely affects long‑term performance.
Why is short‑term investing generally riskier than long‑term investing?
Short‑term prices fluctuate more, making losses more likely in a short window.
Who's winning Super Bowl 60?
What is...the Seattle Seahawks?
What is the main advantage of dollar‑cost averaging when investing over time?
It reduces the impact of market volatility by buying more shares when prices are low and fewer when prices are high.
What is the difference between a “hot wallet” and a “cold wallet”?
Hot wallets are connected to the internet (more convenient, less secure); cold wallets are offline (less convenient, more secure).
Which rule encourages investors to research companies before buying their stock, and why is this important?
Understand what you invest in — it helps avoid risky or misleading investments.
Why do long‑term investors often pay less in taxes than short‑term traders?
Long‑term gains are taxed at lower rates, while short‑term gains are taxed like regular income.
If g(x)=2x+3 and f(x)=x2−1, what is (f ∘ g)(4)?
1. (f∘g)(4) = f(g(4))
2. g(4) = 11, therefore: (f∘g)(4) = f(11)
f(11)= 112−1= 120