I. Introduction to Stock Markets
1. What is a stock market?
2. Why do people invest in the stock market?
3. Can you explain what a stock is?
4. What is the difference between stocks and bonds?
5. How do stock prices change?
II. Types of Stocks
6. What are common stocks?
7. What are preferred stocks?
8. Can you name a famous company whose stocks are traded?
9. What is a blue-chip stock?
10. Why might someone choose to invest in small-cap stocks?
III. Investing Basics
11. What does it mean to buy low and sell high?
12. How can someone start investing in stocks?
13. What is a stockbroker?
14. What is an investment portfolio?
15. Why is it important to diversify investments?
IV. Risks and Rewards
16. What are some risks of investing in the stock market?
17. How can investors manage risk?
18. What is a market crash?
19. Can you explain the term “bull market”?
20. What is a “bear market”?
V. Stock Market Terms
21. What does “IPO” stand for?
22. What is a dividend?
23. Can you explain what a ticker symbol is?
24. What does it mean to “short sell” a stock?
25. What is market capitalization?
VI. Stock Market Indices
26. What is a stock market index?
27. Can you name a popular stock market index?
28. How do indices help investors?
29. What is the difference between the Dow Jones and the S&P 500?
30. Why do people follow stock market indices?
VII. Global Stock Markets
31. What are some major stock exchanges around the world?
32. How does the stock market in your country compare to others?
33. Why do global events affect stock markets?
34. What is the role of foreign investors in your country’s stock market?
35. Can you name a country with a growing stock market?
VIII. Technology and Stock Markets
36. How has technology changed stock trading?
37. What is online trading?
38. How do apps help people invest in stocks?
39. What is algorithmic trading?
40. How do social media influence stock prices?
IX. Personal Experiences
41. Have you ever invested in stocks? Why or why not?
42. What was your best or worst investment experience?
43. How do you feel about the risks of investing?
44. Who do you trust for financial advice?
45. What is your investment goal?
X. Future of Stock Markets
46. How do you think stock markets will change in the future?
47. What new technologies might affect stock trading?
48. Do you think more people will invest in stocks in the future?
49. How might global events impact the stock market in the next 10 years?
50. What skills will be important for future investors?
XI. Learning About Stock Markets
51. What resources can help someone learn about stock markets?
52. How important is it to understand financial news?
53. What books or websites do you recommend for beginners?
54. How can you practice investing without real money?
55. Why is it important to keep learning about investments?
XII. Stock Market and Society
56. How do stock markets affect the economy?
57. What role do stock markets play in job creation?
58. How can stock market performance impact everyday people?
59. What is the relationship between stock markets and consumer spending?
60. Why should young people care about the stock market?
