The Stock Market Game

Build a fundamental understanding of investing while providing students with real-world skills and practice in Math, English Language Arts, Economics, Social Studies, and other subjects.

FREE Summer Session

Join the Summer Session of the Stock Market Game!
Open to students, parents, and educators, this free virtual program runs from June 30 to August 8, 2025. Learn to manage a portfolio of real-world stocks, bonds, and mutual funds while competing for prizes! Sign up here to get started.

Arizona Stock Market Game Dates 

  • Fall 2025 Stock Market Game – Game period: August 18 to November 14
  • Yearlong 2025–2026 Stock Market Game – Game period: August 18 to April 10
  • Spring 2026 – Dates coming soon!

Learn more about the Stock Market Game.

Funding Support

Arizona Title 1 schools that have 40% or more free and reduced lunch are eligible to receive funding for their Stock Market Game teams. ACEE recommends teams consist of 3 or more students. Please fill out the below form to receive funding; the application is simple and takes 2 minutes!

To double check if your school qualifies CLICK HERE.

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Awards

​Cash prizes awarded for the winning teams (per team):​
1st Place Team $300
2nd Place Team $200

2024 – 2025 Stock Market Game Winners

Why Play the Stock Market Game?

Sponsor Students

Your donation helps ACEE reach our mission to reach and teach every Arizona student to become financially and economically responsible in work and life.

Please let us know in the comment field if your donation is to be directed to a particular teacher or school who will be participating in the Stock Market Game in the 2023-2024 school year. Donations will be reallocated to the area of greatest need if unclaimed.  

Thank you! 

Resources for Playing SMG

How to Analyze Stocks
How to Find a Company to Invest In

Parent Resources

Need a little more information before registering? Head to SMG’s Parent Resource page for additional facts and details.

The Stock Market Game:  The Stock Market Game teaches teamwork, research, math, technology, life skills, and even language arts. It is the first step towards understanding the importance of long-term saving and investing. Free Webinar.  Grade: 4-12

2023 – 2024 Stock Market Game Winners

Get in Touch

Contact ACEE for more information.