Investment Competitions
Test your investment knowledge and compete against students nationwide
Wharton Global High School Investment Competition
Organized by: University of Pennsylvania
Registration Deadline
September 12, 2025
Competition Period
October - December 2025
Eligibility
High school students in grades 9-12
Team Size
4-7 students per team
Description
A global competition where teams of 4-7 students manage a virtual $100,000 portfolio and compete against other schools worldwide.
Prizes & Recognition
- Global recognition
- Scholarship opportunities
- Networking with finance professionals
National Personal Finance Challenge
Organized by: Council for Economic Education
Registration Deadline
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Competition Period
January - May 2026
Eligibility
High school students
Team Size
3-4 students per team
Description
A team competition that provides students with the opportunity to build and demonstrate their knowledge of earning income, spending, saving, investing, managing credit, and managing risk.
Prizes & Recognition
- National finals
- Scholarships
- Recognition
Young Investors Society Stock Pitch Competition
Organized by: Young Investors Society
Registration Deadline
February 1, 2026
Competition Period
March - April 2026
Eligibility
High school students
Team Size
1-5 students per team
Description
Students research and present a stock pitch to a panel of judges. Top teams advance to the national competition.
Prizes & Recognition
- National recognition
- Scholarships
- Mentorship opportunities
National Economics Challenge
Organized by: Council for Economic Education
Registration Deadline
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Competition Period
January - April 2026
Eligibility
High school students
Team Size
3-4 students per team
Description
A competition that focuses on micro and macroeconomic concepts as well as knowledge of the world economy.
Prizes & Recognition
- National finals
- Scholarships
- Recognition
Budget Challenge
Organized by: Next Gen Personal Finance
Registration Deadline
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Competition Period
Ongoing
Eligibility
High school students
Team Size
Individual
Description
A personal finance simulation that teaches students how to manage their money, pay bills, and make smart financial decisions.
Prizes & Recognition
- Scholarships
- Classroom grants
Ohio Stock Market Competition
Organized by: Ohio Council on Economic Education
Registration Deadline
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Competition Period
Fall and Spring semesters
Eligibility
Ohio high school students
Team Size
3-5 students per team
Description
A state-wide competition where students manage a virtual investment portfolio and compete against other Ohio schools.
Prizes & Recognition
- Cash prizes
- Recognition
Investment Resources
Investopedia Simulator
Practice trading with virtual money in a realistic market simulation. The top performer in our club will receive a $100 prize at the end of the year!
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