Episode 18 of 60 · Financial Literacy: Cash Course

Investing & Bonds

Grades 6th+

Financial Literacy · Economics — Economics & Financial Literacy · Captions

About This Video

When it comes to investing, most people talk about stocks. Bonds, on the other hand, have a huge impact on entire economies and all kinds of investments, from mortgages to auto loans. On this episode of Cash Course, we teach youth and young adults about the world of bonds, what they are, how they work, and why understanding them is an important part of financial literacy.

Standards Met in Ohio

  • 9-12.17Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thInvestment strategies must take several factors into consideration including the time horizon of the investment, the degree of diversification, the investor's risk tolerance, how the assets are selected and allocated, product costs, fees, tax implications and the time value of money.
  • EFL.9-12.11.lp.fGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify reasons why people work.

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