Investment Club for Teens: Stock & Real Estate
In this 5-week course, students learn approaches to create a balanced investment portfolio, explore investment vehicles including real estate and stock as well as other securities.
Minhua, Ms. G
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(57)
What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
Preview of presentational materials including reading articles and journaling can help with student's participation in this class and thus help deepen the understanding of many concepts introduced in this course. The reading/writing portion is limited and can be completed within the class time.Assessment
Students' progress is assessed through their presentation in writing and live class discussion.Class Experience
This class is perfect for the student who already has a strong interest in investing in stock market and real estate. We will learn the fundamentals including the definition and different types of stocks/real estate. We will also explore how to select stock/real estate investment, how to create a balanced portfolio, and how to fund your investment. The class will progress through inquiry-based learning. Concepts and knowledge points will be introduced through key questions each week. Week 1: What is stock? How the stock is evaluated, i.e. how the share is priced? What is risk and return? Week 2: What are different types of stock? What are key characteristics of each type? We will also discuss the importance and the approach to building a balanced portfolio. Week 3: How do you select the stock you want to invest in? What other securities you can invest in to achieve a similar goal? This week, we will also set up the stock simulator to track the stock/portfolio each of us picks/creates. Week 4: What different types of real estate we can invest in? What are the key benefits of investing in each type? What kind of income/value we can generate by real estate investment? Week 5: How do we select the real estate? How do we fund our investment? What is the mortgage loan application process? What is process like to buy stock/real estate
Learning Goals
Students will build a strong knowledge base for security/real estate investment.
Students will gain hands-on experience of security/real estate investment.
Other Details
Supply List
Notebook, writing tools, computer/laptop/tablet/device that students are already familiar with.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2020
4.9
57reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I earned Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and worked in the corporate world before entering the field of education and being a full-time educator. I have led student investment club at school and continue to educate adults as well as children on topics related to investment and wealth management. I am a licensed real estate agent in California and a practicing Realtor who helps home buyers, home sellers, and investor clients to achieve the highest value in each transaction. I invest in real restate myself as well. Both my father and I have been long-term investors in the stock market. I have learned since I was young the importance of investing and want to share this passion with other interested students. Reviews
Live Group Class
$50
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-6 learners per class
