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SIFMA Foundation's Free Stock Market Game: How 20 Million Kids Ages 9-18 Have Learned About Money Since 1977 — And How Yours Can Join

A Complete Guide for Parents and Students
 
What is SIFMA Foundation?
SIFMA Foundation is an independent nonprofit educational organization (501(c)(3)) established in 1977. Their mission is to educate young people about financial markets and help them understand fundamental concepts like money management, investing, and economics.

Website: https://www.sifmafoundation.org

 
Why Financial Education Matters

Most students graduate high school without understanding basic financial concepts such as:

Investing and saving strategies
Credit management
Stock market fundamentals
Economic principles

SIFMA Foundation believes financial literacy is essential for future success and independence. Since 1977, they've reached nearly 20 million students across the United States, helping an entire generation develop money management skills.

 
The Stock Market Game: Their Flagship Program

What Is It?
The Stock Market Game is a completely FREE educational program that provides hands-on experience with investing in a risk-free environment.

Program Website: https://www.stockmarketgame.org

How It Works

Students receive $100,000 in virtual money
They invest in real stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
Students experience actual market conditions and real-time pricing
No real money is at risk
Available for grades 4-12 in classrooms, afterschool programs, and homeschool settings
 
Benefits for Your Child

Real-World Skills
Financial research and analysis
Critical thinking and decision-making
Risk assessment
Understanding market dynamics
Academic Improvement
Studies show participants demonstrate:

Significantly higher scores on financial literacy exams
Improved performance in math and reading
Better critical thinking skills
Increased Engagement
Teachers consistently report:

Higher classroom attendance
Increased participation
Greater enthusiasm for learning
Future Financial Independence
Early financial education helps students:

Avoid common financial mistakes as adults
Make informed investment decisions
Manage credit responsibly
Build wealth strategically
Safe and Supervised
No real money involved
Teacher or parent supervision
Backed by trusted financial institutions including Bank of America, Fidelity, Wells Fargo, and Morgan Stanley
 
Additional SIFMA Foundation Programs
InvestWrite
An essay competition where students write about their investment experiences and financial learning.

Capitol Hill Challenge
A national financial education competition bringing together top student teams.

Invest It Forward
Connects financial professionals with classrooms as guest speakers and mentors.

 
How to Join The Stock Market Game

Find Your Program In Your Area : https://registration.smgww.org/#/find-programs

Option 1: Through School

The simplest way is through your child's teacher. If the program isn't currently offered:

Share this information with the teacher
Direct them to: https://www.stockmarketgame.org
Teachers can attend local training workshops for implementation support
 
Option 2: Independent Registration

For Students 18 or Older:
Visit: https://www.stockmarketgame.org/registration_new.html

Complete the registration form
Receive username and password via email
Log in and start trading immediately

For Students Under 18:
A parent or trusted adult (18+) must register on their behalf:

Visit: https://www.stockmarketgame.org/registration_new.html
Register as "Teacher With Classes"
Complete the registration form
Receive two sets of credentials via email:Advisor username/password (for parent/adult)
Team username/password (for student)
Share the Team login credentials with your child
Your child logs in at: https://www.stockmarketgame.org
Student can begin investing their virtual $100,000
 
Option 3: Homeschool or Afterschool Programs

SIFMA Foundation provides specialized materials for homeschool families and afterschool groups. Parents follow the same registration process as Option 2 above.

 
Getting Started After Registration
Once logged in, students should:

Explore the Help menu to understand portfolio management
Review the trading rules and program guidelines
Research potential investments
Make their first investment decisions with their virtual $100,000
Monitor their portfolio and adjust as market conditions change
 
Support and Resources
Find Your Local Coordinator
Enter your zip code at the registration page to connect with your local Stock Market Game coordinator.

Contact Information
Email: smg@sifma.org
Phone: 212.313.1350
Main Website: https://www.sifmafoundation.org
Program Website: https://www.stockmarketgame.org
 
Key Takeaways for Parents
✅ Free Program - No cost to participate
✅ Proven Results - 20 million students since 1977
✅ Real-World Learning - Actual market conditions with zero financial risk
✅ Academic Benefits - Improved test scores and engagement
✅ Future Ready - Skills that last a lifetime
✅ Trusted Organization - Nonprofit backed by major financial institutions

 
Ready to Get Started?
Visit https://www.stockmarketgame.org today and give your child the financial education they deserve!

 
SIFMA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering knowledge of the financial markets. The Stock Market Game uses real market data but involves no actual financial risk to participants.

Watch Video "Empowering Students with Financial Education"  from Sifmafoundation - stockmarketgame.org