What is an index? — ETF Island · Investopia
The island news says 'the Island 100 index rose 1%'. Free Investopia simulation for ages 10–17 with fictional LeoCoins; not financial advice.
Your task
Sort each statement.
- An index is a list of companies used to measure how a market is doing.
- Educational simulation with fictional LeoCoins — not financial advice and no buy or sell recommendation.
- Island companies in this mission are imaginary and their numbers are for practice. Prices in the game are simulated. Real data (SEC, ECB) always shows its source and date.
Score
- Money knowledge — You used the right idea (risk, diversification, P/E, fees, inflation…).
- Risk & diversification — You balanced risk and didn't put all your eggs in one basket.
- Think first & stay safe — You took your time, spotted traps and knew when to ask a trusted adult.
Real world
Real world: well-known indices include the PSI (Lisbon), the Euro Stoxx 50 and the S&P 500. You can't buy an index itself — funds and ETFs copy it.
ETF Island
Educational simulation with fictional LeoCoins. Not financial advice and no buy or sell recommendations. Companies in the game are invented. Real money decisions are for adults — talk to a trusted adult.
Keep exploring
Other languages
Loading MyLeoNes™…