Investment Strategies

The earlier youth learn financial literacy, the more likely they are to invest and save later in life.

JA’s Investment Strategies program (ISP) teaches students how to save and invest for the future. The program includes both interactive classroom lessons and an online stock market simulation, Invest JA, where students manage their own simulated stock portfolio. The simulation is linked to live data from North American stock markets and is an exciting, risk-free way for students to apply the investing principles they learn in the program. 

ISP is available to Canadian classrooms in one of two delivery methods:

• ISP Connect — a trained volunteer from the local finance community facilitates the program in the classroom. The volunteer provides guidance to students as they participate in the Invest JA stock market simulation.

• ISP Virtual — a classroom teacher facilitates the program and is supported via online videos of ISP volunteers. ISP Virtual also includes all the resources needed for the Invest JA stock market simulation.

By participating in this program, students will:

• Understand the pros and cons of different investments, such as RRSPs, exchange-traded funds and GICs

• Follow a Canadian stock for the duration of the program

• Create a mutual fund

• Learn how to buy low and sell high

• Act as a financial advisor to apply what they learn

• Build a portfolio for the online stock market simulation

• Learn about socially and ethically responsible investment

• Learn how to identify investment scams

• Test their knowledge by competing against other teams from across Canada

At the end of the ISP, students will know how to research and select investments and manage an online stock portfolio. This prepares them to make savvy investment choices throughout their lives.

Watch the Investment Strategies introduction video for more information.

Students can also access our self-directed program through the JA Campus.

Programs offered on the JA Campus allow students to learn on an easy-to-use platform and test their knowledge through fun interactive exercises. This virtual learning space is free to use - set up your free account today!

Use the links below for more information about getting involved with Investment Strategies Program.

To check program availability, or for more information, contact your local JA office.