Module 01
Introduction to Investing
Saving vs. investing, compound interest, and stock market basics like ticker symbols.
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Learn to invest. Compete across Canada.
Start with a virtual portfolio, trade real market data, and climb the national rankings. A program by JA Canada for Grades 8–12, supported by the Wealthsimple Foundation.
Start with a $100K virtual portfolio, trade live market data across 3 exchanges, and compete with teams across Canada in 4 live simulations each year — all free to play, with zero real money on the line.
How to join
In class, with your teacher
In class
ISP Classroom
Your teacher or a volunteer runs the program with 8 interactive modules and guides. Your team gets logins for the simulation.
- Teacher picks the content that fits your class
- Team logins for the Invest JA simulation
- Facilitator & student guides included
JABC
One of many JABC programs
The Investment Strategies Program is one of a series of programs offered by Junior Achievement of British Columbia.
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The curriculum
Learn it, one module at a time.
Eight interactive modules take you from the basics to a live market simulation.
Module 02
Types of Investments
Investment types and vehicles, their benefits and risks, and how to calculate ROI.
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Module 03
Risk and Reward
Risk preferences, the risk-return tradeoff, and why diversification matters.
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Module 04
Investment Strategies
Stock selection strategies, short vs. long-term methods, and ethical considerations.
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Module 05
How to Invest
From traditional banking to robo-advisors, and how to invest with limited resources.
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Module 06
Reacting in the Stock Market
How market awareness and news shape decisions, and why a long-term mindset wins.
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Module 07
The Stock Market Simulation
How the Invest JA platform works and how simulated investing differs from the real thing.
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Module 08
Investment Strategies Program Wrap-Up
Reflect on the simulation, review key concepts, and present your personal investment plan.
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Invest JA
Climb the national rankings.
Invest a simulated balance with live North American market data and watch your team stack up against classes across Canada.
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National rankings
Live · current simulation
Rank
Team
Portfolio value
Change
1
Thielen Parkside · Redcliff, AB
$463,888.00
363.9%
2
Big Bills Corporation Rundle College Society · Calgary, AB
$290,884.00
190.9%
3
Giordan St. Ignatius of Loyola · Oakville, ON
$281,965.00
182.0%
4
theovi St. Justin Martyr Catholic · Markham, ON
$280,444.00
180.4%
Resources
Watch, learn, explore.
Free resources, videos and tools to go deeper.
What kind of investor are you?
Take the Wealthsimple Foundation Investor Type Quiz and find your style.
Take the quiz ↗All Money Master Class episodes
Every episode across all three seasons, on the Foundation's YouTube.
Watch on YouTube ↗Get Started with Investing
An online resource from the BC Securities Commission covering diversification, money management options, active vs. passive investing, and how to recognize and report investment fraud.
Start learning on InvestRight.org ↗For educators
Bring the program to your class — guides, team logins, and setup.
Educator hub →
Thank you
Program supporters
National partners
British Columbia sponsor
The BC Securities Commission is an independent government agency that strives to make the investment markets benefit the public, providing trustworthy and unbiased investing information through InvestRight.org.
Contact us
Questions? We can help.
Questions about the resources
Program content, modules and classroom materials.
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