Teen Investor Cup | Teach Me Wall Street

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Fall 2025 Teen Investing Competition from September 29 - November 17.  Join students from 20+ countries in the ultimate teen investing challenge – stand out on college apps and gain skills for life.  Over $1,000 in prizes + confidence, strategy and recognition you will use forever.   

Competition Dates:

Sept 24 - Registration close

Sept 29 - Orientation week

Oct 6 - 1st day of trading

Nov 14 - last day trading

Nov 17 - Winners  announced, award ceremonies, closing of the competition 

The Details

8-week real-world investing contest.  Each student get $100 000 virtual cash to invest in stocks & ETFs.  Contest is conducted 100% online

Weekly One Hour Coaching Calls on Mondays & Thursdays

12pm ET - late afternoon UK, Europe & Africa

6.30pm ET / 5.30pm Central // 3.30pm PST

9.30pm ET / 8.30pm Central // 6.30pm PST

Attend only 1 of the coaching sessions.  Flexibility to alternate as your schedule change.

An Asia coaching hour will be added if there are more than 5 Asia based students signed up.

Prizes

• 1st Place: $500 cash
• 2st Place: $250 cash
• 3 - 5th Place: $100 cash
• Special Award: Best Sustainable Investing Portfolio (aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals)
• + Featured on Teach Me Wall Street Instagram

WHO IS THIS FOR?

• Grades 8–12 (ages 13–18)
• Students interested in the stock market and investing
• Students who want to work on Wall Street in the future
• Students who want to develop strategic thinking skills
• Busy high school students who need short, high-impact experiences

What will you gain?

Invest like a pro – build real-world skills in a fun, competitive challenge

Shine on college apps – earn an official certificate, awards & recognition

Boost money confidence – make smart financial decisions for lifeGet noticed – win badges, prizes & top-performer status

Personalized learning – self-paced prep for new students, skill refresh for alumni

Go global – compete with ambitious teens worldwide in real-time market challenges

Meet the Instructor

Annaline Dinkelmann, the owner of Teach Me Wall Street, worked in investment banking and compliance for many years and had a career as a day trader. She ran a top-rated financial tour company in NYC for over 12 years, and has taught thousands of students at conferences, educational workshops and online in her Teach Me Wall Street virtual boot camps. She’s been featured on CNN International and in The Daily Telegraph, Newsday and USA Today.

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