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Bush Club Spotlight: Stock Club
Part of the unique and diverse culture of Bush is the myriad of opportunities for students. The Bush Upper School club program is one example with over fifty different clubs for students to take part in. This spring, we are highlighting some of those clubs and the members.
Club Leaders: Sam C. '22, Quinn C. '22, and Dhruv G. '22
How did this club form?
Dhruv G '22: Back in quarantine when there were stock bubbles and Wall Street bets, we thought this would be a cool idea to have a place where we could talk about what is happening. We all started talking about our interests in stocks, and thought this would be a cool idea to have a club about it.
Dhruv G '22: Back in quarantine when there were stock bubbles and Wall Street bets, we thought this would be a cool idea to have a place where we could talk about what is happening. We all started talking about our interests in stocks, and thought this would be a cool idea to have a club about it.
What do you like about stocks?
Quinn C. '22: “Well, besides the obvious of making money, staying connected to the real world and the great whole. It’s important to be financially smart and be connected with the world and understand what’s happening.”
How many members participate?
Sam C. '22: “We’ve got five or six consistent members, but honestly it can vary. We've had twenty.”
Quinn C. '22: “It depends on the market and the big news. When that GameStop stuff was happening we got a lot more people.”
What’s a typical club meeting like?
Dhruv G '22: “We talk about different stocks we have, we talk about different ideas we have and what we should go into. We have fun but we also try to learn and make ourselves financially smart.”
Why should students join the stock club?
Quinn C. '22: "Simply put, it's investing in your future. In high school when you're young it's the best time to invest. It's so much time for your money to improve."
What’s your one piece of advice for someone looking to get involved in stocks?
Sam C. '22: “I think start with paper trading, so trading without any risk or your own money, and from there just try and find someone who is able to mentor you.”
Quinn C. '22: “Know what your goal is before investing any money.”
Dhruv G '22: Don’t try to beat the market. Think about what is best for your money. Start safe and small and build up.”
How does the stock club teach students about financial literacy?
Christine Miller, Club Advisory Committee: "I really appreciate that Dhruv, Quinn, and Sam saw this club as an opportunity to share their excitement about investing. Their enthusiasm transfers to all participants, including me."
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