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Introduction to the Stock Market

In this one-time class, learners will explore basic information about the stock market to develop their finance and investing skills. Topics include what is a stock, private vs public stock markets, and researching stocks.
Adrian Wong, CFA
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1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
If you are interested in the self-paced version of this class, here is the link: https://outschool.com/classes/flex-introduction-to-the-stock-market-kdrEq8ul

Required experience or knowledge: Learners should have a simple conceptual understanding of investing and how a business makes money.  Although not a prerequisite, learners can take 

The World of Investing (Ages 15 to 18)
https://outschool.com/classes/the-world-of-investing-EUmzFqcO

Note: Learners can also enroll in my Introduction to Stock Investing multi-day class (Ages 10 to 14) which includes Introduction to the Stock Market in session 1, Stock Investing: Understanding Stock Information in session 2, Stock Investing: Understanding Risk in session 3, and Stock Investing: Understanding Investing Styles in session 4. 
Here is the class link: https://outschool.com/classes/introduction-to-stock-investing-xVsPfMSW

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In the Introduction to the Stock Market (Ages 15 to 18) class, learners will find the answers to the following questions:

•	What is a stock?
•	What is a stock market?
•	What can you trade in the stock market?
•	How does the stock market work?
•	Why do we need the stock market?
•	How do you measure stock market health?
•	How do you research a stock?

I teach using lesson slides and frequently introduce questions to reinforce learner knowledge and critical thinking. During the lesson, we will also see a real-world example. My teaching philosophy is to help learners understand why the information is important and how it can be used. Understanding the structure of the stock market allows learners to better understand its contribution to many investment strategy outcomes. Learners will benefit from my extensive working experience and educational background in the financial industry. You can find this information under the teacher expertise section below or on my profile page. I will provide my lesson slides (includes discussion answers and a detailed glossary) after class to help learners keep their newfound knowledge. Learners will maximize their classroom experience by coming to class ready to ask questions, discuss topics, and engage in learning without distractions.

A list of my Outschool classes is available towards the end of both my course and teacher intro videos.

The next class is Stock Investing: Understanding Stock Information (Ages 15 to 18)
https://outschool.com/classes/stock-investing-understanding-basic-information-SIOxXVQq
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Parental Guidance
I encourage learners to learn more about the stock market and take an interest in investing. However, learners should not be investing without substantial parental guidance and supervision.
Pre-Requisites
Learners should have a simple conceptual understanding of investing and how a business makes money. See class description for details and suggested classes.
Supply List
Optional: A writing instrument and paper or electronic device to take notes
Joined February, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a strong financial industry background. In terms of my educational credentials, I completed a bachelor’s degree in business management with a concentration in finance and a minor in economics from Boston University. I also earned a master’s degree in finance from Boston College and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification from the CFA Institute. In my professional career, I have extensive working experience in the banking, commercial real estate, financial markets, and asset management sectors. I worked as an accountant, an analyst, a consultant, and an executive. So far, I have published seven professional industry articles. In my current role at Palm Street Consulting LLC, I focus on consulting, teaching investing, tutoring business subjects, and producing investor educational materials.

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55 min

Completed by 38 learners
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Ages: 15-18
1-18 learners per class

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