Investment Strategies

JA Program

Program Description

In this virtual opportunity, receive a simulated portfolio of $100,000 and learn about the stock market and matching goals to aligned investment options. Then have an opportunity to manage trades within a national competition.

Program Overview

Students completing this Program will be prepared to:

Understand the pros and cons of different investments, such as RRSPs, exchange-traded funds and GICs
Make financial investment decisions
Build a portfolio for the online stock market simulation
Identify socially and ethically responsible investments
Identify investment scams
Test their knowledge by competing in a simulated Stock Market competition

2025-26 Program Details

Quad 1:

Teacher Orientation – Sept 22, 8pm AT, recording available for those who can’t attend

Trial – Sept 29-Oct 3

Game – Oct 6-Nov 7

Quad 2:

Teacher Orientation – Nov 17, 8pm AT, recording available for those who can’t attend

Trail – Nov 24-Nov 28

Game – Dec 1-Jan 16

Quad 3:

Teacher Orientation – Feb 9, 8pm AT, recording available for those who can’t attend

Trial – Feb 17-Feb 20

Game – Feb 23-Apr 2

Quad 4:

Teacher Orientation – Apr 13, 8pm AT, recording available for those who can’t attend

Trial – Apr 27-May 1

Game – May 4-Jun 5

Program Information Sheet

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Key Program Details

Key Learning Areas

Financial Health