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Winning the Stock Market with Infinity High School: A Lesson in Economics and Diversification

Join Cecilia Montano, Elisa Romero, and Mr. Sorensen from Infinity Math, Science, and Technology High School in Chicago as they delve into the world of investing through The Stock Market Game™. With a diverse investment portfolio including gold, mutual funds, and local companies, learn about economics, diversification, and the importance of longevity in making money. Discover how these students became informed citizens through hands-on experience and reflection. Special thanks to our sponsors - Advantage Futures, BMO Harris Bank N.A., Cabrera Capital Markets, LLC, Chicago Tribune, Citi Foundation, Principal Patricia Barrera-Brekke, and Mr. Jeffrey Sorensen.

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Winning the Stock Market with Infinity High School: A Lesson in Economics and Diversification

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  1. OMG, we wonThe Stock Market Game™! Cecilia Montano, Elisa Romero Infinity Math, Science, and Technology High School Chicago Public Schools

  2. Who are we? • Infinity Math, Science, and Technology HS • We have approximately 350 students • We are one of four schools on a shared campus • Our school is in the Little Village neighborhood • Our school was the school that community members went on a hunger strike to make sure our school was built as promised.

  3. Our team & team philosophy • Cecilia Montano • Elisa Romero • Mr. Sorensen (our teacher) • We followed our teacher’s lead • Investing in many different stocks • Investing in multiple funds • Investing in precious metals

  4. Economics 101 • The Stock Market Game™ was played in our Economics class • We participated in the whole year version • Our teacher kept our activity level low – why? • How many average investors treat their investing • Keep us engaged in investing • Show us how longevity is key in making money

  5. Diversifying our investments • Gold • Mutual funds • Local companies • Chicago • Illinois • Forever 21 • Our favorite store • Only investment that we made where we lost money

  6. Reflection • We learned: • How to invest • How the stock market works • How managing our money is important • How understanding how to “play the game” is important • How to become informed citizens

  7. Appreciation Sponsors: • Advantage Futures • BMO Harris Bank N.A. • Cabrera Capital Markets, LLC • Chicago Tribune • Citi Foundation Also: • Principal Patricia Barerra-Brekke • Mr. Jeffrey Sorensen

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