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This course provides a foundation for learning about financial markets. Students will explore the fundamentals of money markets, foreign exchange, bonds, stocks, options, and futures. A particular emphasis will be placed on how financial markets work and their impact on the economy. Students will also learn about fundamental and technical analysis. In this interactive course, students will manage a mock portfolio with several financial instruments to gain first-hand experience with investing. **Oxbridge Academy students who complete a for-credit summer course will receive a letter grade and course credit on their Oxbridge transcript.** Instructor: Rob Frackleton Economics Teacher Education: B.S., Economics and History, Wake Forest University, cum laude M.A., Liberal Arts, The University of Richmond A member of the Oxbridge Academy faculty since 2014, Mr. Frackelton’s teaching success is highlighted by a 2017 Florida Council on Economic Education (FCEE) “Teacher Spotlight,” a Florida Stock Market Challenge Distinguished Advisor of the Year award along with three Governor’s Awards of Excellence from FCEE. After receiving a grant from the Anne Goss Foundation, he helped establish Oxbridge’s Student Investment Club, which continues to grow today. In October of 2022, Mr. Frackelton helped launch the Free Enterprise Institute with a distinguished speaker series and other programming that examines the role of capitalism in finance, economics, and entrepreneurship. Currently, Mr. Frackelton serves as the coordinator for the FEI and enjoys sharing his passion for economics with the rest of the community.
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