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Image #1: Desprate for money (Ethan Balcomb)

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Image #1: Desprate for money (Ethan Balcomb)

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This photo depicts how hard times were during the 1929 Great Depression. During the global stock crash of 1929, many people were willing to do and sell anything to try to survive which is shown above, because he was willing to sell his car for only 100$ because he lost all of his money in the stock market.

I chose this image because it shows how truly poor people were during this massive stock market crash and how people would be willing to do anything to survive.

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Welcome, in this padlet, you will be learning about the stock market through images, videos and websites. In this padlet, I will discuss what the stock market it is, what a stock market crash is, what causes a stock market crash, and so much more! so buckle in and get ready to learn all about the stock market.

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Website #1:  what is a stock market crash? (Ethan Balcomb)

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Website #1:  what is a stock market crash? (Ethan Balcomb)

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This website explains that a stock market crash is a sudden, significant drop in stock prices, usually driven by a range of factors, including economic instability, geopolitical tensions, or major financial disruptions. Typically, a crash is marked by a double-digit percentage decline in the market’s value within a few days, signalling widespread investor panic and leading to substantial losses to the shareholder's finances. The site further explores how events such as recessions, and inflation spikes cause downward trends, creating an environment of uncertainty. It emphasizes that stock market crashes often have ripple effects on broader economic conditions, consumer confidence, and in severe cases national economies.

I chose this website because it showcases a variety of important examples of huge stock market crashes. I also chose this website because it provides a great definition of what a stock market crash actually is and how it happens.

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A stock market crash is a steep and sudden collapse in the price of a stock or the broader stock market.

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Website #2 How can you save yourself in a stock market crash? (Ethan Balcomb)

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Website #2 How can you save yourself in a stock market crash? (Ethan Balcomb)

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This website provides insights into strategies that investors can use to protect their portfolios in the event of a stock market crash. Key approaches include diversifying investments across different asset classes, industries, and geographic regions, which helps to spread risk and reduce the impact of severe losses in any one area. The site also emphasizes the importance of a long-term investment perspective, encouraging investors to focus on the fundamental strength and potential growth of assets rather than reacting to short-term market trends, which can be misleading.

I chose this website because they are a trusted and respected source when it comes to financial advice and understanding financial terms and circumstances that happen to lead to certain financial events such as stock market crashes.

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Stock market crash- What is it, cause, preventions

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The stock market, which is frequently seen as a sign of economic success, represents the capacity for businesses to raise cash and for investors to get a return on their investments. The stock market does, however, have certain inherent dangers. Volatility and crashes can significantly negatively impact portfolios, causing significant financial losses for people, businesses, and even the economy as a whole.

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Website #3: Worst stock market crashes. (Ethan Balocmb)

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Website #3: Worst stock market crashes. (Ethan Balocmb)

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This article highlights some of the most significant stock market crashes in history, including the Great Depression crash of 1929, Black Monday in 1987, the Dotcom bubble burst in 2001, the 2008 financial crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic crash in 2020. For each event, the article explains the underlying causes of them and how these factors led to rapid declines in market value. It also discusses the widespread impact of these crashes, noting how they resulted in massive financial losses, high unemployment rates, and lasting economic recessions.

I chose this website because to be able to truly understand the stock market we have to be able to understand why the stock market has crashed in the past and the kind of effect that it had on the world financial scene.

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The worst stock market crashes of all time

Why does a stock market crash?

Stock market crashes are driven by investor panic as much as any underlying economic factor. When investors lose confidence, it can lead to significant sales on a stock exchange and a resultant drop in prices that can trigger a mass sell-off. The increase in the volume of trades also exacerbates the fall in prices.

With the internationalisation of stock markets, and the emergence of electronic systems, crashes can now spread very quickly across the world, which can magnify the collapse of markets.

Crashes often occur after an extended period of buying pressure, when greed has driven stock prices so high that they are considered overvalued. Because these prices are unsustainable, the market can eventually crash. Although this pattern is well established, most economists agree that it is still difficult to predict a stock market crash.

However, you can prepare yourself for a crash and learn how to take advantage of the market movements they cause. There are a variety of ways to take action, including:

1. Learning more about how to trade a stock market crash

2. Finding out how financial markets work with IG Academy's range of courses

3. Practising trading market volatility in a risk-free environment with an IG demo account

4. Opening a live account to start trading today

The biggest crashes the stock market has ever seen

Regardless of what caused them, stock market crashes can have an undeniable influence on global economic activity. However, it is important to note that not all market crashes have long-lasting economic effects. Some are just 'flash crashes', which are more short-term drops in the stock market.

We will take a look at a timeline of stock market crashes, and the economic impacts (if any) they have had on the world.

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The worst stock market crashes of all time

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Learn more about the world's worst stock market crashes over the past 100 years and find out how to trade market crashes with IG.

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Website #4: Crash inicators. (Ethan Balcomb.)

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Website #4: Crash inicators. (Ethan Balcomb.)

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This article shows us the warning signs that a stock market crash may be coming and how to protect your investments and finances against stock market crashes. This article shows us that there are multiple indicators that a crash may be coming such as, Rising debt levels and excessive Market Speculation.

I chose this website because when investing it is important to realize indicating crash factors even if they may be minor. I also chose this website because they are reliable with their information and advice.

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Can Stock Market Crashes Be Predicted and Avoided?

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The stock market, a dynamic entity, is no stranger to market crashes. See how a crash can be predicted and avoided.

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#1 What did you learn that surprised you the most? (Ethan Balcomb)

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#1 What did you learn that surprised you the most? (Ethan Balcomb)

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What I found most shocking when researching stock market crashes was how out of the blue they are. When looking at stock market crashes, there are super minor giveaways that may happen, but they can pretty much happen at literally any time and are almost impossible to predict.

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#2: Provide an example of how this topic is relevant or interesting to you. (Ethan Balcomb) 

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#2: Provide an example of how this topic is relevant or interesting to you. (Ethan Balcomb) 

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I found this topic extremely interesting because investing is a trade that I want to eventually learn and try to use to my advantage. This topic was interesting to me to learn about now for future reference when looking at how to invest safely in the future. This is also interesting to me because I find stocks, investing and different ways to make money extremely interesting and useful because there are hundreds of ways to invest and make money that you would never have thought of, and how to diversify investments to protect yourself from a crash.

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question #3: If you Could pass on information what would it be? (Ethan Balcomb)

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question #3: If you Could pass on information what would it be? (Ethan Balcomb)

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I would share with my friends and family tips on if you're investing how to make sure that if there is a stock market crash, you will not lose mass amounts of money. These tips I would pass on would be: Diversify your portfolio, don't just invest all of your extra savings in stocks, and if you are going to invest, choose to invest in safer sectors such as health care or everyday consumer needs. I would suggest these three tips to them because if you diversify your investments, then some of your investments can crash, and others can be completely fine. I would suggest that you don't fully invest all your extra savings in stocks because they are so unpredictable and can drop at any time. Lastly, I would suggest investing in safe sectors because you know that they are stocks that will hardly crash making it a safer bet.

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This image shows potential long term strategies to minimize the impact of a stock market crash for an individual. One effective approach mentioned is to diversify your portfolio. Spreading investments across multiple sectors of stocks and through different asset types such as bonds or real estate to help reduce risk. Another potential strategy is to invest in the long-term, meaning that you should stay patient even if the market is dipping. Following a market crash the prices of stocks do eventually increase again. As well, it is important to keep an eye on investments in the stock market, making sue to review and monitor to ensure the portfolio continues to align with investment goals, in addition to staying informed on positions. Additionally, investing a fixed amount on a scheduled basis can potentially help reduce the impact of market volatility. Lastly, staying disciplined with investments is important, making sure to try to avoid panicking when the market starts to dip.

I chose this image as I believe it provides some good information and strategies to follow when investing, and how to minimize loss in a potential stock market crash. One important thing to take away from this image, is to diversify investments as this spreads wealth across multiple avenues.

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Video #1: What to do when the market crashes (Ethan Sanderson)

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Video #1: What to do when the market crashes (Ethan Sanderson)

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In this video Kevin O'Leary provides some ways in which to minimize loss in a market crash. He explains that it's too risky to have all your money invested in stocks, but rather some should be invested in fixed incomes such as bonds as well as holding onto some cash. In addition, Kevin explains in the video that many people today aren't used to major corrections in the stock market, which are a normal phenomenon in the market. Instead of getting scared and selling, it is suggested to stay in the investment for the long term, buying profitable companies which pay dividends. By doing this it is suggested that investors will be able to minimize loss during a market crash.

I chose this video as it was a basic introduction into ways in which investors can minimize loss in the event of a market crash. I think that it's important to understand the possibility of a market crash and make strategic decisions when investing which will protect investments. Kevin O'Leary is a well known business man so I believe it can be useful to listen to his tips.

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Kevin O'Leary: What To Do When The Stock Market Crashes

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Video #2: Covid-19 March 12, 2020 market crash (Ethan Sanderson)

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Video #2: Covid-19 March 12, 2020 market crash (Ethan Sanderson)

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This video describes the worst TSX market crash since 1940, occurring on March 12, 2020. The stock market is described as a show of confidence or a lack of confidence in the economy, which occurs when people go out and spend money. Following the news of Covid-19 in Canada, resulting in the closure of schools and professional sports leagues, as well as people being afraid of going outside, the market dropped. This drop was unique and unprecedented for the time as past financial crises had arisen due largely in part to due people, however this crash was due to the unpredictability caused by the pandemic. People staying at home to be safe was predicted to continue to drop the price of stocks as well as lead to a recession in which unemployment would increase.

I chose this video as it is a time in which I believe many of us can relate to and understand as it is a more recent market crash than some of the other notable examples. Many people in Canada were affected by Covid-19, however, while I had understood the market was affected, I was unaware of why. Watching this video provided information on the stock market surrounding an event which I lived through.

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Toronto stock exchange sees worst trading day since 1940 amid COVID-19 fallout

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Video #3: Black Monday around the world impact on Canada (Ethan Sanderson)

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Video #3: Black Monday around the world impact on Canada (Ethan Sanderson)

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This video describes the market drop seen around the world in 1987, as well as the impact it had. The market day beginning in Asia with the Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney having their worst drop on record. Following this, other stock markets such as in London, Paris, New York, and Toronto also plunged. There was an increase in concern surrounding interest rates, rising inflation, the weak US dollar value, as well as a possibility for a recession. The Toronto stock exchange fell 407 points as everyone races to sell.

I chose this video as I believe it demonstrates how interconnected all the stock exchange markets are. When American stocks fall the rest of the world is affected. Specifically we see in the video, how immense of an impact Black Monday had on the Toronto stock exchange. This video is from the CBC archives which is reliable and provides an insight into what Black Monday was really like.

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CBC Archives: Stock Market Crashes, 1987 | CBC

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Video #4: How to make money during a stock market crash (Ethan Sanderson)

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Video #4: How to make money during a stock market crash (Ethan Sanderson)

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The video above is of Peter Lynch, a well known investor who shares tips on how to capitalize on a stock market crash. Peter talks about how often times people will purchase a stock because they see it is on the rise and want to invest while its on the come up without understanding the company. This also goes the other way, as Peter explains that investors sometimes fall into the trap of thinking "how much lower can it go?". These investors invest in a company that they believe won't go any lower but get nervous and sell when it continues to drop. Peter's biggest pieces of advice were to research the companies and understand them, making sure they don't have any debt as well as being patient. Buying stocks as the price falls and continuing to see the price fall afterwards can be disheartening, however Peter explains that by being patient and investing in companies you research and understand to have a healthy bottom line will eventually rise in price again.

I chose this video as I believe it provides a different outlook on stock market crashes. Often times it appears that people aim to minimize loss in a stock market crash, but as Peter explains there are crashes every two years which can be capitalized to make a profit if an investor is patient and researches thoroughly.

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"How To Make Millions In A Market Crash" — Peter Lynch

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Question #1: What did you learn that surprised you the most? (Ethan Sanderson)

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Question #1: What did you learn that surprised you the most? (Ethan Sanderson)

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When researching for this assignment I was surprised to learn that it's possible not just to minimize loss in the market, but also to make a profit. While I was aware that there were steps investors should to take to reduce risks, I was unaware that there was a way in which to make money. Although the strategy is fairly intuitive and obvious, I was still surprised to learn how important being patient is in beating the crash.

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Question #2: Provide an example of why this topic is relevant or interesting to you (Ethan Sanderson)

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Question #2: Provide an example of why this topic is relevant or interesting to you (Ethan Sanderson)

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I think that this topic is relevant to me as I am interested in investing in the stock market. It is important to be aware of how the market works, including how and why it can crash. Understanding this and utilizing the strategies I have learned during this assignment I will be safer when investing and limit my potential loss should a crash occur. Learning about historic market crashes was also important as it provides an example of what people who came out on top did which I can learn from.

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Question #3: If you could pass on information what would it be? (Ethan Sanderson)

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Question #3: If you could pass on information what would it be? (Ethan Sanderson)

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If I could pass on any information I would want to inform others of the steps they should take to protect themselves from a market crash. Understanding the importance of diversifying investments is key as it provides a baseline strategy in which to invest with. I would also pass on the importance of investing for the long term. Instead of investing in a company which has recently had success it is more beneficial to invest in a company which has a solid bottom line, pays dividends. Holding onto these types of stocks even during a market crash will be beneficial as it is likely that they will recover.