Search
Investment returns
Investment returns
Figure 1: Percentage return by asset class – 2014-2023
The following tables represent the returns on an investment of $100,000 over different periods of time.
Table 1: One-year investment
Date of investment
Gain or Loss (actual return on $100,000)
Year beginning and ending
Cash
Bonds
Property
Shares
2014
$3,600
$4,308
$6,700
$5,310
2015
$2,650
$2,407
$10,700
$2,250
2016
$…
Data sheetEconomics & BusinessYear 9Investment risks and rewards
Refer to Investment returns – Data sheet.
Part 1: Analysing investment returns
Look at figure 1. It shows the percentage returns of different asset classes for the 10-year period between 2014-2023. It does not include returns of alternative assets, as these are more appropriate for experienced and sophisticated investors.
What does the graph tell you about the volatility of each asset class?
Volatility is a tendency to change quickly and…
WorksheetEconomics & BusinessYear 9Saving versus investing
What is the difference between saving and investing?
Have you ever saved up to buy something? Maybe you are putting money aside now to buy something that is important to you. Money can also be saved for a rainy day, or for unexpected expenses or events. Putting money aside into a savings account offers security or a sense of comfort regarding the future.
If you save your money in a bank, you begin with a deposit and contribute regular amounts…
ExplainerEconomics & BusinessYear 9Saving versus investing
Linked activity:
Saving versus investing
VisualiserEconomics & BusinessYear 9Saving versus investing
Refer to Saving, investing and super – Explainer.
In your groups, complete the following tables.
Attributes
Saving
Investing
Definition
How does it work?
Purpose
Investment attributes
Saving
Investing
Reward…
WorksheetEconomics & BusinessYear 9What would I do with a windfall?
Imagine you have inherited $10,000. You have 2 options:
save it
invest it
Each of these options has its advantages and disadvantages, or costs and benefits.
Rank the following financial goals in order of importance to you:
Financial goals (Criteria)
Ranking from highest to lowest priority (1 being highest to 4 lowest)
Having money in the bank in case of…
WorksheetEconomics & BusinessYear 9Steps to manage your spending
Linked activity:
Managing your spending
Starting a job
VisualiserEconomics & BusinessYear 8Where did that fifty dollars go?
Step 1: Determine your financial position
Your weekly income
Your weekly expenses
Remaining (if you spend more than you earn, use a negative sign)
What financial position are you in? Do you currently:
Spend less than you earn? That’s great news, but with some planning and discipline, you can improve.
Spend what you earn? You’re living within your means, which is good…
WorksheetEconomics & BusinessYear 8