Stock Market Game Program | Investment Simulation Program

Welcome to Economics Arkansas’ Stock Market Game Program site!

The Stock Market Game™ is a national program of the SIFMA Foundation that allows students and teachers the opportunity to invest a virtual $100,000 in stocks, bonds and mutual funds throughout an engaging 13-week simulation each semester. A year-long session is also available that begins in September and ends in April. Economics Arkansas has been the facilitator of this program in Arkansas since 1999. Check out our video below to hear why it's making such a huge difference in the classroom!

Most Recent Winners

Find the Fall 2021 winners here.

The program is available to all grade levels but is more easily utilized in grades 4-12, college classes, after school programs and a teacher division. Arkansas is divided into six regions and three divisions: Elementary (4th-6th grades), Junior High (7th-9th grades) and Senior High (10th-12th grades). We will recognize only the first place regional winner in each division for the fall, spring, and afterschool competitions at a statewide awards luncheon in the spring. For those participating in the yearlong division, we recognize the first place elementary, first place junior high, first place high school and first place afterschool division winner. There is also a teacher division where educators may compete against one another. The college and teacher divisions are statewide competitions.

The cost per team of up to 5 members on a team is $15 for the fall or session. The cost per team for the year-long simulation is $30. Check out the great funding sources below for financial assistance with team registration.

TEACHERS: To register for this simulation, visit www.stockmarketgame.org.

Stock Market Game Funding Sources

The dates for the 2021-2022 Stock Market Game program are:

Fall 2021: September 7- December 3, 2021

Spring 2022: January 10 - April 8, 2022

Year-long: Sept.7,2021 - April 15, 2022

"I had no intention of majoring in anything having to do with business. After the playing the Stock Market Game, I now want to major in finance and be a portfolio manager for a living. I really loved the nature and research of the market and thought that this game was a worthwhile endeavor. I would be willing to coach a team at the middle or elementary level to get more kids involved."

Michael C., Senior at Bentonville High School Winner

Workshops are available for teachers wishing to learn more about this simulation. Visit the Event Calendar to learn when workshops are scheduled and to register. Trainings may also be scheduled for your district and /or Go-To-Meetings can be offered for teachers unable to attend trainings during the school day. To register for the teacher promotional game or the official game, log on to www.stockmarketgame.org. Once registered, teachers have access to the Teacher Resource Center which houses lessons, assessments, projects and publications to use when developing opportunities for your students.

For an overview of how the program works, check out this webinar. Passcode: pN=i?2t+

For Teachers

InvestWrite

As a supplement, a national writing competition is available, “InvestWrite.”

Students are provided a topic and an investment scenario, which requires them to assess, research, and then formulate possible solutions based on their findings, logic and ideas. This writing component reinforces the student’s investment knowledge, promotes critical thinking skills and supports writing literacy.

Students participate by writing essays in their grade division: Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12). For more information, visit www.investwrite.org.