Wharton Global High School Investment Competition
Organizer
Wharton Global Youth Program
Focus
Client objectives and long-term investment strategy
Grade guidance & eligibility
Editorial preparation guidance: upper high school, or younger students with the prerequisites. Confirm official age, school and regional eligibility.
Output
Investment strategy, research and written deliverables
Timeline
2026–27: registration closes Sep 11, 5pm ET; trading begins Sep 28; final report due Dec 4, 5pm ET. See official page for all deliverables.
Why choose it
Requires explaining why a portfolio fits a client; the organizer does not rank teams by returns alone.
Best for
Reliable teams willing to maintain an evidence trail for months
When not ideal
Not ideal if the team mainly wants a trading game or cannot sustain report writing.
Strengths
writing · analysis · research
Category
Investment strategy
Description
Reliable teams willing to maintain an evidence trail for months Requires explaining why a portfolio fits a client; the organizer does not rank teams by returns alone. Not ideal if the team mainly wants a trading game or cannot sustain report writing.
Eligibility
Grades 9–12, with a school teacher as advisor. Team members must attend the same school/campus; the student leader must be at least 16 on 28 September 2026.
Team size
4–6 students in grades 9–12, with a teacher from their school as advisor
Registration opens
Aug 10, 2026
Registration deadline
Sep 11, 2026 · 5:00 PM UTC-04:00
Competition date
Sep 28, 2026
Rules
Official facts and registration rules: https://globalyouth.wharton.upenn.edu/competitions/investment-competition/ Editorial difficulty and workload describe preparation demands, not winning odds.
Preparation guide
Agree a client-risk framework before choosing securities. Keep an investment diary explaining decisions and rejected alternatives.