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Stock market
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challenge

overview

The Stock Market Challenge is an online simulation of the global capital markets. It engages students in economics, investing, and personal finance to prepare them for financially independent futures. Participants work in teams and are given $100,000 to invest in the stock market and compete against teams across Florida to see which team has the most significant return on investments. Prior knowledge of finance is not required to participate. 8 Cents in a Jar will provide students with a seamless transition into the game, including lesson plans, activities, and open communication with parents.

For the 2023 fall session, we are transforming the challenge to incorporate family members! Yes, families across Central Florida will learn how to invest by competing against each other and winning prizes along the way. So register your family unit today as we anticipate filling slots quickly—Email programs@8cents.org for additional questions.

the criteria And rules

All family teams must complete the registration form and reside in Central Florida. Students within selected zip codes and partner schools/organizations will receive priority. All students are invited and welcomed.

One of the team members must be a student residing in Central Florida at least eight years old and serve as the Family Portfolio Manager.

Teams must have at least two people with a maximum of six participants. You may define your family unit as you see fit. Register your uncle, grandparents, best friend from pre-school, dog, line sisters, or even a house plant!

The competition runs for six weeks (October 3, 2023 - November 14, 2023) and is 100% virtual. Learning sessions will be held on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM.

To remain active in the competition and qualify for prizes, all teams must participate in the live sessions at least 80% of the time and execute trades weekly.

We will do our best to accommodate all students interested in learning how to invest in the stock market—Email stockmarket@8cents.org for any questions.

the prizes!

To remain active in the competition and qualify for prizes, all teams must participate in at least 80% of the live sessions and execute trades weekly.

For each learning session, two $20 Amazon e-gift cards will be randomly rewarded to students and adults through participation and preparedness.

Additional bonuses are awarded to family teams that complete our trade challenges.

At the end of the competition, we will award three families within the categories of (1) highest return on the portfolio, (2) most improved portfolio, and (3) "Coin Favorite" as voted by all volunteers of 8 Cents in a Jar.