Stock Market-Video 2

What do you call a small part of a company that anyone can buy? 

• Shares/Stock

• Squares

• Investments

• Brands

Why do companies sell stock? 

• To obtain more compound interest.

• To buy stock from other companies. 

• To grow their company without borrowing money. 

What is a publicly traded company? 

• A company controlled by one family. 

• A company owned by the government.

• A company anyone can buy shares of. 

Why do most people buy stocks? 

• To give as a gift. 

• To make money. 

Most buying and selling of stock today is handled by 

• Computers

• Stock traders

• Business owners

Which investment do you think made more money?

• Savings Account

• Stock Market

How much does the stock market go up every year, on average? 

• 7%

• 5%

• 10%

What is a dividend? 

• When companies make a profit. 

• When companies pay part of their profit to people who own their stock. 

• A way for a company to use their extra money to make even more extra money. 

How can you invest in stocks?

• You can buy stocks through your company's retirement plan or through an online brokerage

• You can buy stocks at any store.