Overview:

Students will choose a stock and track it for a ten week period.  They will determine the amount of gain or loss of the chosen stock.

Directions:

You will be given $1000 dollars to invest in a stock of your choice. You will have to keep weekly records of the gain or loss of profit for your stock.  Research several stocks before you invest your money. Use the following links to help with your research.

Define these stock related terms.
quote
share
stock
New York Stock Exchange
American Stock Exchange
Nasdaq
Wallstreet
 

Answer the following questions related to your chosen stock.

1.  What stock did you choose?

2.  Why did you choose this stock?

3.  What is the current selling price?

4.  How many shares can you purchase with $1000 ?

5.  Design a table that can be used to keep track of weekly losses or gains.