SS.8.FL.5.5

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Explain that the rate of return earned from investments will vary according to the amount of risk and, in general, a trade-off exists between the security of an investment and its expected rate of return.

Remarks

Compare rates of return of a variety of different investments and speculate on the amount of risk each of the investments entails.
General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 8
Strand: Financial Literacy
Standard: Identify and analyze the means, types and risks of financial investing including personal and societal influences and the government’s role in regulating investments.
Date Adopted or Revised: 06/14
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
2104060: M/J Introduction to Personal Financial Literacy (Specifically in versions: 2019 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))

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Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.8.FL.5.AP.5: Identify how and why the rate of return earned from investments will vary.

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