Unit 18 — Investments

This unit uses a dialogue approach to discuss popular vocabulary around investments. Topics include: diversification, yields, index funds, and more.

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Vocabulary Builder Activity

Students will learn the following key terms and phrases:

Blue-chip Bonds Boom Broker Commodities Default Diversify Fund Holding Index fund Maturity Plummet Portfolio Resistant Return Rocket Slump Startup Volatile Yield

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Reading Activity: Investments

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Frank Smith: Good morning Mr Gibbs, you wanted to see me. Mr Gibbs: Yes, come in and take a seat. I would like to diversify my investments and I'd like you to give me your opinion on some possible options. Frank: Of course, what kind of investments are you thinking of? Mr Gibbs: Well, ideally I want something with a high yield and a low risk. Frank: That may be asking a bit…

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