Benefits to Students:

• Learn the securities markets through real-time simulation.
• Learn economics principles and financial understanding through the securities markets
• Work with real variables:  actual prices, a fluctuating market, commissions for trades, etc.
• Analyze news events and their impact on the market and effects on the economy.
• Strengthens their internet and computer skills by making virtual trades online
• Work together to make team decisions
• Improve writing skills with “InvestWrite™”, the national essay competition that enhances the SMG by giving students a chance to demonstrate what they are learning in the classroom