Economics Mini-LessonStocks....in under 5 minutes!

Learning ObjectivesStudents will define stocks, identify components of a

stock certificate, and describe the reason for purchasing them.

Lesson Overview• What is a stock?• What is a stock certificate?• Why would someone want to own

stock?

What is a stock?

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Stock or share

What is a stock certificate?

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Checking for Understanding #1

In your own words, what does it mean

to own stock?

Checking for Understanding #2

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Pay to You

Why would I want to own stock?

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$100.00

Dividend

One Hundred

J. Smith

Checking for Understanding #3

A. Dividends and an increase in capital gains tax ratesB. Dividends and loss of capital by the companyC. Dividends and an increase in your stock's priceD. Dividends and expansion of loans by the company

What two ways can an investor gain income through investing in stocks?

What comes next?

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