Competition · Online

The Stock Market Game

The Stock Market Game, run by the SIFMA Foundation, is a free online investing simulation in which students grades 4-12 manage a hypothetical $100,000 portfolio of stocks, bonds, ETFs, and mutual funds over a multi-week session.

  • Grades 4–12
  • Open

About

Classes and individual teams compete for the best portfolio returns and can pursue the companion InvestWrite essay competition as a culminating activity. The program has served nearly 20 million students since 1977.

What you can win

Top-performing teams recognized with certificates and cash prizes by session and state.

Who can apply

Grades
Grades 4–12
International students
Can't apply

What it takes

  • EssayNot needed
  • Recommendation lettersNot needed
  • InterviewNot needed
  • PortfolioNot needed

Details

Format
Online
How competitive
Open