Knowledge@Wharton HS Investment Competition

Grade Eligibility

Rising Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors

Geographic Eligibility

US, International

Discipline

Finance, Economics, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship

Judging Format

Jurors, Criteria based: Investment Strategy, Client Knowledge and Objectives, Portfolio Analysis, Articulation of Competition Experience, and Creativity and Presentation. Judges review final reports, and expert judges panel presentations at Semifinals and Global Finale

Entries

9,010


Percent Awarded

Undisclosed


Registration Cost

    Entry

    Free

    Finalist travel and lodging

    Responsibility of participants

Important Dates

    Advisor Registration closes

    September 12, 2025

    Final report and school documentation must be submitted

    December 12, 2025

About


The Knowledge@Wharton High School Investment Competition is a free, international contest run by the Wharton School where teams of four to six students, guided by a teacher advisor, utilize an online stock market simulator. The competition is designed to teach strategy-building, communication, risk assessment, and company analysis. Teams learn key finance skills, including diversification and industry analysis, while developing teamwork and leadership. Beyond gaining practical experience in securities and financial markets, participation strengthens college and scholarship applications. The judging process evaluates your investment strategy, client knowledge, portfolio analysis, and the articulation of your competition experience, culminating in final reports and expert-judged presentations for global finalists.


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Upcoming Dates

    Advisor Registration closes: September 12, 2025

    Final report and school documentation must be submitted: December 12, 2025

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