Teen Investor Cup
An online guided investing competition in which students in grades 8-12 manage a simulated $100,000 portfolio over several weeks, with optional coaching calls and cash prizes for top performers.
8-week real-world investing competition
Competition entry ($200)
Join students from around the world
How to Apply
- Visit the Teen Investor Cup page
- Choose your competition path
- Pay the competition entry fee
- Register and start the 8-week competition
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