We discussed inflation and its affect on stock prices and assets including real estate.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Sofia was resistant to discussion around financial markets and was more focused on drawing rock and roll band pictures for her brother during our session today. We did discuss inflation and financial markets for some time.
We discussed currency exchange rates and the impact of the US Dollar strength or weakness on commodity prices. We also discussed recent events surrounding inflation and their impact on interest rates.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Ayden enjoys general discussion about current events affecting financial markets. It seems that he hears about market issues from his dad and talks about things with him too.
Today we discussed inflation and the CPI index which was released today. We built concepts around why rising inflation generally leads to higher interest rates and lower stock and real estate prices in the short run.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Bobby was engaged and attentive during our discussion on inflation and interest rates today. We looked at the current market conditions and reasons for why stocks were falling and interest rates were rising.
We discussed inflation given the large increase in the CPI index today. We discussed impacts to stock prices and the concept of "pricing power" in order to understand how rising prices might affect companies.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Ayden was very alert and focused today! We had an excellent discussion on inflation and how it is measured. We also talked about it's impact on stock prices. Ayden was attentive and remains interested in learning more.
Today we discussed options strategy and created a payoff diagram for a put option on a stock. We updated portfolio prices and adjusted open orders to improve sector allocation.
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
Ayden updated his portfolio spreadsheet with market prices and new trades by himself today. He has become more confident and understands the general strategy in building a portfolio and enjoys watching it change daily.
We discussed Florida real estate price increases and how they are affecting property tax rates as well. We also discussed alternative investments like cryptocurrencies and recent current events.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Dutch has an interest in real estate given his father's involvement. We will continue to evaluate real estate concepts going forward.
Today we reviewed the syllabus for the remaining three weeks and adjusted the remaining lessons to fit in the time we have. We discussed cryptocurrency and regulatory issues today.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Ayden continues to express interest in financial markets and tracking his portfolio. He is making great progress and updating spreadsheets daily.
We discussed current conditions in the cryptocurrency, real estate, stock, and bond markets. Discussions today were centered around what affects market prices.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Dutch does not have significant interest in financial markets but he did bring up his charter fishing idea and where he should set it up. He is considering the Bahamas or Key West.
