Future Asset Activities
Choose one or explore them all—there’s something for everyone! If you’re curious about how investment management works, join in the fun with our activities and learn as you play.
Why use our activates in your classroom?
The 12 Stocks of Christmas helps students learn about investment and business while building key skills. They’ll practise researching real companies, develop analytical thinking, and strengthen communication and teamwork—all while growing confidence and curiosity about finance and future careers.
Flexible for your class: You can run it in one lesson or spread it over several, and it works well for whole-class activities, small groups, or independent tasks. The activities can also be easily adapted for different levels and timeframes.
Stuff on Stocks (read before you begin)
Investment Management
In investment management, it’s all about finding companies that could be great investments. That means researching how they work, what makes them successful, and whether they’ll grow in the future.
How does investing in companies make money?
📈 Stock Price Increases
When you buy a stock, you own a small piece of a company. If the company does well—like increasing sales or creating popular products—its value goes up. As a result, the price of its stock rises, and you can sell it later for more than you paid. Watch our videos on Share Price Charts to learn more
Example:
- You buy a share for £10.
- A year later, the company grows, and the share is worth £15.
- You’ve made a £5 profit!
💵Dividends
Some companies share their profits with shareholders by paying dividends. This means you can earn regular payments just by owning their stock, even if the stock price doesn’t change much.
Example:
- You own 100 shares of a company that pays £2 per share in dividends.
- You receive £200 just for holding the stock!