Competitive events · 03

The Stock Market Game

Research companies, build an investment strategy, and manage a hypothetical $100,000 portfolio in the SIFMA Foundation’s FBLA Stock Market Game. No real money is invested.

Eligibility
Paid FBLA members in the high school division. Compete individually or in a team of up to five students.
Registration
Fall 2026 Registration is due on Oct 16th. Spring 2027 Registration is due on Feb 19th.
Format
A 10-week online investing simulation using virtual funds to trade stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. This is separate from conference testing events.

01 — 2026–27 sessions

Registration and deadlines

Fall 2026

Registration opens
August 20, 2026
Registration deadline
October 16, 2026
Game session
October 5 – December 11, 2026

Spring 2027

Registration opens
January 1, 2027
Registration deadline
February 19, 2027
Game session
February 1 – April 9, 2027

02 — Investment preparation

Rules and Resources

Read the portfolio rules, agree on team roles, and record the reasoning behind each investment. Follow any FBLA-specific rules supplied with your team’s registration.