weekly
or for 5 classes
You Can Be an Investor: Build a Profitable Stock Portfolio - Simulation
Completed by 10 learners
Ages 11-16
Live Group Class
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(194 reviews)
Live video meetings
1x per week, 5 weeks
2-6 learners per class
50 min
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This is class is for student who already have an understanding of the Stock Market OR who have taken my Financial Literacy for Kids class. Through simulation, open discussion and visuals, students will deepen their understanding of investing by trading stocks online in class and on their own. In addition to covering the below outlined topics, we will start class with an open discussion about what has been happening in the stock market. Session 1: Getting Started & Trade Stocks Establish online accounts and get familiar with HowTheMarketWorks.com Session 2: Diversify Our Portfolio Discuss the need to diversify our investing portfolios through the use of Index Funds, ETFs, Mutual Funds or Bonds Session 3: Buying Commodities We will learn how things like corn and oil can be traded as investments Session 4: Cryptocurrency Learn the history of cryptocurrency and how it differs from the currency you use to buy good & services today Session 5: Stock Market Crashes in U.S. History We will take a look at a few stock market crashes in history and highlight why long term investing in crucial to building wealth Student will leave class with more investing knowledge that they can continue to build on. *Class times are approximate and can change based on class participation. Information is based on investing in the New York Stock Exchange.
Learning Goals
Develop Practical Investing Skills – Students will learn how to navigate an online stock trading platform, execute trades, and track their investments in real-time using HowTheMarketWorks.com.Understand Investment Diversification – Students will explore different investment vehicles, including stocks, index funds, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, commodities, and cryptocurrency, to understand the importance of diversification in reducing risk.Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Getting Started & Trading Stocks
Establish online accounts and get familiar with HowTheMarketWorks.com for our stock market simulation. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Diversify Our Portfolio
Discuss the need to diversify our investing portfolios and how to achieve diversity. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Investing in Commodities
Did you know that you can invest in things like corn, oil and gold? 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Cryptocurrency
Learn the history of Bitcoin and crytocurrency basic 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
In class, we will use HowTheMarketWorks.com which allows for students create an account on the website and trade stocks live with simulated money. We will use this tool to track the learners investments and use the stock market changes as a learning lesson.
Also, I will be sharing documents on my screen during class and I will provide these documents to the learners in a Google Drive folder so that they can be kept as notes.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Meet the teacher
Joined July, 2019
4.8
194reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in both Accounting and Finance from Georgia State University and have extensive experience in corporate accounting. My passion for finance extends beyond my professional background—I am an avid investor dedicated to helping others build wealth through smart financial decisions.
Since 2019, I have been teaching on Outschool, where I have had the privilege of educating over 1,000 students on the fundamentals of investing. My classes focus on making complex financial concepts engaging and accessible for young learners, using interactive simulations, real-world examples, and open discussions.
With a strong foundation in both finance and education, I strive to empower students with the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions, setting them on the path to lifelong financial success.Reviews
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