We will get a real-world introduction to capital markets by using the sophisticated platform of SIFMA's SMG to put our percent change moves to the test to see who can grow their investment portfolio the most. A team from Denny was best-in-state in 2019!

Part 1: Play the Game!

Stock Market Game Website (here) 
How to buy $10,000 of stock:
         (1) Login 
         (2) Select "Trade" and "Enter a Trade" from dropdown
         (3) Click "Stock Trade"
         (4) Click "Buy" Bubble
         (5) Enter Ticker Symbol
         (6) Keep "Order Type" as "Market"
         (7) Divide 10,000 by your company's stock value
         (8) Enter the quotient as your "Number of Shares"
         (9) Leave "Limit Price" as "-------"
         (10) Click "Preview Trade"
         (11) Click "Confirm"

Stocks to Consider (here) 
Research Stocks with Google (here)


Part 2: Mutual Funds!

What is a mutual fund? (here)
What is ethical investing [ESG investing]? (here) (here) (here)

Standard Mutual Funds to Consider 

• Vanguard Large-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares (VLCAX​) (here)
• T.Rowe Price U.S. Equity Research Fund (PRCOX) (here)

​Socially Responsible Funds to Consider 

• Global ESG Select Stock Fund (VEIGX) (here)
• FTSE Social Index Fund (VFTAX) (here)

Sector Mutual Funds to Consider

• ​Communications: Fidelity Select Communication Services (FBMPX) (here)
• Consumer Products: T. Rowe Price Global Consumer (PGLOX) (here)
• Health Care: Fidelity Select Health Care (FSPHX) (here)
• Technology: American Beacon ARK Transformational Innovation (ADNPX) (here)

Religious Mutual Funds to Consider

• Amana Mutual Funds Trust Growth Fund Investor (AMAGX) (​here)

Part 3: What if I did this for real 5 years ago?

Stock Market Investor Sheet (here)
     -----> Screencast (here)



Part 4: Always more to learn!

Playlist of Lessons (here)
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