Evaluating Investment Options

Teach the complete lesson. Students research investment alternatives and use the PACED decision-making grid to compare rate of return, risk, liquidity, and costs. Connect to Essential Lesson 1 by discussing how investors combine investments to meet different goals while managing risk. Emphasize that suitability depends on individual circumstances. Note: the answer key contains dated, illustrative figures; have students research current information rather than use those figures as current investment returns.