WorksheetsUnderstanding the Stock Market 1
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 14mins
1-10.
Answer the questions below after watching the video
Which of the following topics is often covered in the news but can feel like a secret code?
Weather
Sports
Stock Market
Politics
What is a stock?
A large piece of a company
A small piece or share of a company
A company's profit
A type of bond
Which of the following is a public company?
A local bakery
A private tech startup
Hershey's
Mars
What does it mean when the stock market goes up?
All company shares increase in price
Overall, the price for pieces of public companies increases
The economy is doing well
The Dow and S&P 500 both increase
What is the Dow?
A collection of 30 different companies' stocks
A collection of 500 different companies' stocks
A measure of the economy
A type of bond
How is the stock market different from the economy?
The stock market is a scoreboard, while the economy is the entire stadium
The stock market only includes public companies
The stock market is the same as the economy
The stock market is a part of the economy
During the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, what was the relationship between the stock market and the economy?
The stock market was down while the economy was booming
The stock market was reaching new highs while many Americans faced financial disaster
Both were doing poorly
Both were doing well
What is the first step in a simple stock trade?
Sell shares at the market price
Wait for the price to change
Buy one or more shares at the market price
Research the company
What is the conventional wisdom for making money in the stock market?
Buy high, sell low
Buy low, sell high
Buy and sell quickly
Avoid buying stocks
What is a good strategy for long-term investment?
Investing only in private companies
Following flashy stock market tips
Investing in retirement products like IRAs and 401ks
Frequent trading
