Yeah, we’re doing the stocks. Lots. A great place to learn the ins and outs of running a portfolio that includes stock ownership is the “virtual stock exchange” run by the website marketwatch.com. If you follow the link, it’ll take you to our game that I’ve set up. There, you’ll discover you’ve been granted a $100,000 pile of cash to invest. We’ll do plenty of discussion on what to look for in what you invest, what the companies are, what puts them on the NYSE in the first place, and how to find their stock ticker name. For now, you just need to sign in to the game itself. Once you’ve done that, I (the game administrator) will be able to see your credentials on the master page, and you’ll receive the 20 points! Then, we’ll play! For the entire year, you will run this portfolio, with the champion receiving a $20 gift card to some establishment (TBD). How do you win? Largest % gain over the course of the year.

To complete:

1. Go to this page

2. Create an account and username that is school appropriate.

3. Navigate the game site and ensure that you can participate in the game as successfully as you desire.