Stock Market Game

BBB4M1 STOCK MARKET GAME OBJECTIVES

1. Understand how investing works through a real time investment management stock market simulation.

2. Follow stocks and manage your portfolio through sound investment decisions and valuable research.

3. Identify a Multinational Company you will use for your Unit 4 Project.

4. Prizes for top 3 highest portfolio growth. Note must be better than Mr. Giusti’s results to qualify.

BBB4M1 STOCK MARKET GAME OBJECTIVES

Demonstrate an understanding of terminology, concepts, and basic business communication practices related to international business

Analyze the impact of international business activity on Canada’s economy

Demonstrate an understanding of how international business and economic activities increase the interdependence of nations

Business Trade and The Economy

BBB4M1 STOCK MARKET GAME OBJECTIVES

Analyze ways in which Canadian businesses have been affected by globalization

Demonstrate an understanding of the factors that influence a country’s ability to participate in international business

Assess the effects of current trends in global business activity and economic conditions.

The Global Environment For Business

BBB4M1 STOCK MARKET GAME OBJECTIVES

Analyse the ways in which cultural factors influence international business methods and operations;

Assess the ways in which political, economic, and geographic factors influence international business methods and operations;

Identify and describe common mistakes made by businesses in international markets;

Evaluate the factors currently affecting the international competitiveness of Canadian businesses.

Factors Influencing Success in International Markets

BBB4M1 STOCK MARKET GAME OBJECTIVES

Assess the challenges facing a business that wants to market a product internationally;

Compare the approaches taken by various companies to market their products internationally;

Demonstrate an understanding of the logistics of, and challenges associated with, distribution to local, national, and international markets.

Marketing Challenges and Approaches, and Distribution

BBB4M1 STOCK MARKET GAME OBJECTIVES

Analyse the ways in which ethical considerations affect international business decisions

Assess the working environment in international markets

Demonstrate an understanding of the process for crossing international borders as it relates to international business

Working in International Markets

BBB4M1 STOCK MARKET GAME - DETAILS

“How the Market Works”

http://www.howthemarketworks.com/

February 1, 2015

Friday June 19, 2015

BR 2015 IB

BishopReding

Use your e-mail or make up and e-mail address

1. Website

2. Competition Begins Competition Ends

3. Contest Name

4. Contest Password

5. E-mail

BBB4M1 STOCK MARKET GAME - INSTRUCTIONS

1. Go to the website

2. Search for Contest

3. Using your email or a fake email account and the password given join the private classroom.

4. You will have $200,000 (U.S) to invest with.

You can buy stocks and or mutual funds in both US and Canadian Markets. I will give a demonstration in class to explain.

BBB4M1 STOCK MARKET GAMEBEFORE STARTING

5. Follow the sections in the main menu and read the information provided including Common Questions and Getting Started.

6. There are many resources available through this website and other websites which can help with your portfolio management decsions.

7. Remember the goal is to grow your portfolio and learn about international business using real time and real life information.

BBB4M1 STOCK MARKET GAME - INSTRUCTIONS

You must include representation from around the world. See attached handout for expectations.

Note most companies listed on stock exchange will be multinational companies

BBB4M1 STOCK MARKET GAMEDISCLAIMER

This classroom competition is a tool to understand how the markets work.

The focus is on accumulating wealth in a short period of time.

This short term (day trading) strategy is one of many strategies used to generate wealth.

When using actual money to invest you are encouraged to use an advisor and or pursue other more proven long term strategies.

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