High School Investment Competition

A virtual investing competition run by the Ithaca College School of Business for teams of three to six students in grades 9 to 12 with a faculty advisor. Each team manages $1,000,000 in virtual money from November to April, trading NYSE and NASDAQ stocks priced above $5 per share, with no short selling and a limit of 1,000 trades. Prizes of $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 for the top three teams are split between the students and their high school.

Offered by Ithaca College School of Business. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2026-12-15.

Fields: Business

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online.
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: The deadline is December 15, 2026.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about High School Investment Competition

When is the High School Investment Competition deadline?

The deadline is December 15, 2026.

Is High School Investment Competition free?

Yes. High School Investment Competition is free to take part in.

Who can apply to High School Investment Competition?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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