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K–12 Standards

Investments and Securities: Grades 10, 11, 12

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Investment Fundamentals

  • 1.1

    Describe the different purposes of saving

    1. 1.

      Discuss the difference between short and long term needs1.1.1

    2. 2.

      Explain the features and purposes of different savings options, features, and plans1.1.2

    3. 3.

      Compare and contrast the financial institutions in which savings can be placed1.1.3

  • 1.2

    Describe the stages of investing and the relationship between risk and return

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast investment strategies, options, and sources of investment1.2.1

  • 1.3

    Describe sources of financial information to make investment decisions

    1. 1.

      Explain basic investment options, rated by risk1.3.1

Personal Investing

  • 2.1

    Describe investing in stocks

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast types of stocks2.1.1

    2. 2.

      Explain the worth of a stock2.1.2

    3. 3.

      Identify the functions of a stock exchange2.1.3

    4. 4.

      Analyze stock investment strategies2.1.4

    5. 5.

      Interpret Stock Listing2.1.5

  • 2.2

    Describe bond investments

    1. 1.

      Identify the different types of bonds2.2.1

    2. 2.

      Explain how to buy and sell bonds2.2.2

    3. 3.

      Explain bond worth2.2.3

    4. 4.

      Evaluate bond grades2.2.4

    5. 5.

      Interpret bond listings2.2.5

  • 2.3

    Examine mutual fund investments

    1. 1.

      Classify types of Mutual Funds2.3.1

    2. 2.

      Explain how to buy and sell mutual funds2.3.2

    3. 3.

      Interpret mutual fund quotations2.3.3

    4. 4.

      Explain the importance of diversification among mutual funds2.3.4

  • 2.4

    Examine other investment options

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast real estate investment options2.4.1

    2. 2.

      Research other speculative investment alternatives2.4.2

Retirement and Estate Planning

  • 3.1

    Describe features of retirement investment options

    1. 1.

      Assess the role of Social Security in the retirement planning process3.1.1

    2. 2.

      Distinguish the difference between types of personal retirement investments3.1.2

    3. 3.

      Compare and contrast employer sponsored retirement plans3.1.3

  • 3.2

    Discuss the role of estate planning to meet individual and family retirement needs

    1. 1.

      Use estate planning tools to prepare a plan for transfer of personal assets.3.2.1

Protecting Your Wealth

  • 4.1

    Discuss risk management

    1. 1.

      Explain the concept of insurance4.1.1

    2. 2.

      Identify types of risk4.1.2

    3. 3.

      Outline the risk management process4.1.3

  • 4.2

    Examine insurance options

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast types of property insurance4.2.1

    2. 2.

      Compare and contrast different types of automobile insurance4.2.2

    3. 3.

      Identify common types of health insurance4.2.3

    4. 4.

      Identify the need for disability Insurance4.2.4

    5. 5.

      Examine types of life insurance4.2.5

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2014
Where can I read the official document?
Investments and Securities

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