National JA Stock Market Challenge

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At the National JA Stock Market Challenge, top teams from JA Areas around the country will come together to see who can earn the most through smart and responsive investing strategies. This fast-paced competition simulates 90 days of trading in 90 minutes, where students must make decisions based on current events and market trends to demonstrate their mastery of stocks, the market, and economic decision making.

Awards and Prizes

In addition to the JA Stock Market Challenge, participants will also have the opportunity to compete for other prestigious awards at Future Bound. Winners of the JA Stock Market Challenge will be determined by highest net worth at the end of competition play. Additional information on these awards will be provided on May 9, 2025.

2025 Competition Timeline

By May 2: Participating teams submitted by JA Areas
May 16: Complete Event Registration
June 8-12: Future Bound by JA in Atlanta, GA

How It Works

Future Bound is Junior Achievement’s pinnacle event that celebrates all four of JA's national competitions. JA student leaders from across the United States will gather in Atlanta, GA for three days of high impact JA experiences.

For JA Stock Market Challenge: Student teams from around the country will showcase their ultimate knowledge of stock trading and portfolio management under simulated market conditions. Participants must demonstrate critical thinking, financial literacy, and strategic decision-making to maximize their portfolio's value within the competition. In this brand new market scenario, 90 minutes is equal to 90 days and winners will be determined by the highest net worth at the end of competition play. In addition to the competition, students will have the opportunity to participate in workshops led by national experts in innovation, entrepreneurship, and business.

View complete competition requirements, guidelines, and criteria here: National JA Stock Market Challenge - Competition Guidelines and Criteria

Questions
Please contact Meg Chapman at meg.chapman@ja.org

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