Department of Finance and International Business at Ithaca College is pleased to announce the winners of our annual High School Stock Market Competition.
Nearly 700 high school students in 200 teams across 17 states participated in the competition this year, which ran five months from Nov. '22 through March ’23, placing a combined total of 7,243 trades.
After a rigorous competition, the top prize winners are:
- First place ($3000): West Windsor-Plainsboro HS South | Princeton, NJ
- Second place ($2000): Upper Dublin High School | Fort Washington, PA
- Third place ($1000): Champlain Valley Union HS| Hinesburg, VT
The awards are evenly divided, with half going to the high school and the other half equally divided between the team members from that school.
"We are incredibly proud of all the participants and particularly the winning teams," said Matthew Fox, Investment Program Manager at the Ithaca College School of Business, in charge of running this year’s event. "This competition embodies Ithaca College's commitment to fostering financial literacy and investment skills among young people. We believe that experiences like these can inspire the next generation of financial leaders and innovators."
About the IC-School of Business High School Stock Market Competition:
The IC-School of Business High School Stock Market Competition is an annual event designed to introduce high school students to the complex world of finance. By managing their own simulated stock portfolios, participants gain hands-on experience and valuable insights into the dynamics of the stock market. The competition was started by Professor Abraham Mulugetta and Professor Joseph Cheng.
Congratulations to all winners of this year’s competition!