A national stock market competition for top high school teams from Junior Achievement areas, who qualify by completing a JA investing program and a local competition. Teams of two to four students start with $1,000,000 and trade through floor traders in a fast-paced simulation of 90 trading days in 90 minutes, and the team with the highest net worth wins. The 2026 national event was held in June at Boston University.
Offered by Junior Achievement USA. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Business
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. National JA Stock Market Challenge is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online and in person (nationwide). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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