What is the stock market game?

Created by the educational nonprofit organization SIFMA, the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, The Stock Market Game lets participants trade their own $100,000 virtual investment portfolio.

Are stock market games a good idea?

The problem with most investment games, however, is that they focus on stock trading. Stock market games teach investors to trade stocks for quick profits when most investors are better served by learning the slow-and-steady art of long-term investing.

Who can participate in the investment game?

While the investment game is designed with teachers in mind, any adult can register to participate either with a team – go ahead and make it a family event by bringing your kids and spouse in – or individually.