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Defined by Jump$tart National Standards in 2022 8th Grade and align with Investments
8-2a: Define common types of financial assets.
8-3a: Compare corporate and government bonds.
8-5a: Explain the concept of investment diversification both within and among different asset classes.
8-6a: Compare rates of return on different types of investments and order them by risk.
8-4b: Explain the potential risks and rewards of investing in corporate stock.
8-5b: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of investing in a diversified stock or bond mutual fund versus individual stocks and bonds.
8-6b: Identify investments that would be most appropriate for people who are uncomfortable with taking financial risk.
8-2c: Discuss how some financial assets can be harder to sell quickly (e.g. stocks traded on an exchange versus real estate).