The Fall 2025 Teen Investor Cup begins Sunday, September 29, 2025, and runs for 8 weeks. Registration closes Tuesday, September 24, 2025.

Each week, there is a 1-hour optional coaching call (recordings are provided). Students can spend as much or as little additional time as they wish managing their virtual portfolios — most students dedicate 1–2 hours per week.

Coaching calls are held on Mondays & Thursdays:
12:00 noon New York Time (EST) (ideal for students in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa)
6:30 pm & 9:30 pm New York Time (EST) (ideal for students in the US, including the West Coast)
All calls are recorded and available for replay.

Yes. The registration fee is:
$200 for alumni
$597 for new students (competition + self-paced program)
$997 for the Elite Coaching Track

Yes! Our programs include students from around the world, and the Teen Investor Cup is open internationally.

Absolutely. Many homeschool students have successfully participated in our programs and competitions.

Yes! This competition is a recognized extracurricular activity that demonstrates leadership, initiative, and real-world skills. Students receive certificates, awards, and projects they can showcase in essays and interviews.

Each student must sign up for their own account, but siblings receive a 10% discount on both registrations.

No. New students can enroll in the self-paced Wall Street & Investing Program before the competition to ensure they’re prepared.

Students are evaluated based on their portfolio performance and their ability to explain their investment strategy during the final week. Special awards include sustainable investing and cash prizes.

A laptop or desktop with internet access is recommended. The competition uses a web-based trading platform. 

All coaching calls are recorded and posted in the portal within 24 hours, so students can catch up at any time.

Yes. Every participant will receive a certificate of completion and digital badges. Top performers receive additional recognition and prizes.

The Teen Investor Cup is designed for individual students to participate directly. Many schools don’t have business or stock market competitions, and this gives students the opportunity to build those skills and earn recognition on their own.