Wharton Global High School Investment Competition 2026–27
In this free international investment competition organized by the Wharton School, teams of students in grades 9–12 develop an investment strategy based on a real-world client scenario.
AB shares this opportunity for information purposes. Check the organizer's source for official requirements.
- Deadline
- 11 September 2026
- Who it is for
- Students in grades 9–12; teams must participate with a teacher or eligible school advisor.
- Organizer
- Wharton Global Youth Program, University of Pennsylvania
- Category
- Business, Competition, International
- Participation fee
- Free
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Participation format
- School team with a teacher/advisor
- Main focus
- Investment strategy, financial analysis and portfolio management
AB summary
The Wharton Global High School Investment Competition is organized by the Wharton Global Youth Program at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.
The competition is designed for students in grades 9–12, who participate as a team under the guidance of a teacher or eligible school advisor.
Teams develop an investment strategy based on a client scenario, research companies and industries, apply concepts such as risk and diversification, and test portfolio decisions using an investment simulator.
Participation is free and school teams from countries around the world can take part.
Registration must be completed by the team's teacher or eligible school advisor.
Eligibility
The competition is open to students in grades 9–12. Students participate as a school team guided by a teacher or eligible school advisor. International school teams are also eligible to participate.