Stock Market Game™
The Stock Market Game is a dynamic, curriculum-based investing simulation that empowers youth in grades 4-12 to manage a hypothetical $100,000 portfolio of stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and ESG investments. Financial education materials, instructional videos and professional development events augment the 3–9-month immersive competition. No prior knowledge of economics and finance is needed to administer The Stock Market Game.
InvestWrite®
InvestWrite is an exciting companion to The Stock Market Game, challenging students to apply their newly acquired financial knowledge in an essay about long-term investing. InvestWrite hones critical thinking and English Language Arts skills, encourages creativity, and provides a bridge between classroom learning and the real-world. Thousands of financial professionals volunteer as judges each semester to identify and recognize the top essays.
Capitol Hill Challenge™
The Capitol Hill Challenge, offered each Spring, engages 100% of Congress with underserved middle and high schools nationwide. In this special edition of The Stock Market Game™, student teams manage a hypothetical investment portfolio, gain essential financial knowledge and workplace skills, and increase their civics education. Top-performing teams earn national recognition and the opportunity to meet with government and business leaders.
Invest It Forward®
Invest It Forward taps the real-world insights of financial professionals to complement schools’ and nonprofit organizations’ participation in The Stock Market Game. Industry experts volunteer for a range of roles requested by educators online, and are provided access to an acclaimed capital markets curriculum to guide their in-person or virtual engagements and bring financial education concepts and career exploration to life.
SMG InvestQuest
SMG InvestQuest is a 30-minute educational investing experience focused on diversification and long-term investing that provides a glimpse into The Stock Market Game. With a starting cash balance of $100,000, participants make quarterly investment decisions over a 5-year period based on market commentary, company news, and trading history. SMG InvestQuest features three levels and enhances participants’ financial acumen and strategic thinking.
