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JA Young Investors Challenge 2026
Dear Principals / Head of Departments / Teachers,
Junior Achievement (JA) Singapore is excited to introduce the JA Young Investors Challenge (JAYIC) 2026. JAYIC is an inaugural investment competition organized by JA Singapore, supported by HSBC Singapore, and open to Secondary 3 to Pre-University students across Singapore.
JAYIC stands out in its mission and purpose. It was founded by a student, for students. The program was initiated by Dhruv Aggarwal, a Year 5 student at NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, out of a belief that finance education for young people should go beyond stock-picking games and instead engage them as real investors managing real client needs. JA Singapore and HSBC Singapore have partnered to bring this vision to life at scale.
JAYIC will expose students to the world of financial markets and different principles of wealth, investing and client service. Over three in-person workshops, participants will learn from industry practitioners across the finance sector, covering wealth and investing fundamentals, portfolio strategy, and client pitching, while competing in a case-study challenge where they manage a simulated client's portfolio across various asset classes. Each team will be paired with a finance industry mentor throughout the competition. Participants will also receive direct career exposure through an HSBC-led panel and speed mentoring session.
Students Learning Objectives:
Student Participation Criteria:
1. Ages: 15 - 20 years old
2. Grade Level: Sec 3 to Pre-Univeristy
3. Course of Study - Any discipline
4. No of students per team: 3 students per team (all from one school or mixed schools)
Phases of the Competition:
1. Registration – Register your team of 3 students HERE. To provide opportunities for more schools to participate, we will limit 3 teams per school.
2. Workshops – To enhance the learning experience for the JAYIC, 3 workshops (Wealth & Investing 101, Role of a Portfolio Manager & Wealth Specialist and Career Sharing, and Client Service & Pitching Wealth & Investment 101) is mandatory for all participants. Teams are assigned their mentors during the first workshop.
3. Preliminary Round - The Preliminary Round will last 7 weeks from 13th June to 1st August, where participants are required to analyze their client’s needs and prepare a comprehensive investment strategy utilizing fundamental and technical analysis and financial rationale. Students will submit a 1-minute video elevator pitch and an investment report.
4. The Finals – Top 10 teams will be selected to advance to the Finals where they will present their pitch to the client (judges).
Awards:
All participants who submit a preliminary round investment report and video will receive a Certificate of Participation.
The top 10 teams will receive a Certificate of Merit.
1st Place: Trophy + $300 per student
2nd Place: Trophy + $200 per student
3rd Place: Trophy + $100 per student
The top 3 teams will participate in a learning journey to HSBC Singapore.
Timeline:
Junior Achievement (JA) Singapore is excited to introduce the JA Young Investors Challenge (JAYIC) 2026. JAYIC is an inaugural investment competition organized by JA Singapore, supported by HSBC Singapore, and open to Secondary 3 to Pre-University students across Singapore.
JAYIC stands out in its mission and purpose. It was founded by a student, for students. The program was initiated by Dhruv Aggarwal, a Year 5 student at NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, out of a belief that finance education for young people should go beyond stock-picking games and instead engage them as real investors managing real client needs. JA Singapore and HSBC Singapore have partnered to bring this vision to life at scale.
JAYIC will expose students to the world of financial markets and different principles of wealth, investing and client service. Over three in-person workshops, participants will learn from industry practitioners across the finance sector, covering wealth and investing fundamentals, portfolio strategy, and client pitching, while competing in a case-study challenge where they manage a simulated client's portfolio across various asset classes. Each team will be paired with a finance industry mentor throughout the competition. Participants will also receive direct career exposure through an HSBC-led panel and speed mentoring session.
Students Learning Objectives:
- Enable students to gain a broader understanding of wealth, investing and the financial markets.
- Equip students with the necessary financial skills and knowledge required for excellence in the 21st Century competencies.
- Provide an opportunity for students to develop an investment strategy while being mentored by financial expert volunteers to complement their learning journeys.
- Inspire students to pursue a career in the financial industry.
- Develop the skills in areas such as:
- Problem Solving
- Creative Thinking
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Presentation skills
Student Participation Criteria:
1. Ages: 15 - 20 years old
2. Grade Level: Sec 3 to Pre-Univeristy
3. Course of Study - Any discipline
4. No of students per team: 3 students per team (all from one school or mixed schools)
Phases of the Competition:
1. Registration – Register your team of 3 students HERE. To provide opportunities for more schools to participate, we will limit 3 teams per school.
2. Workshops – To enhance the learning experience for the JAYIC, 3 workshops (Wealth & Investing 101, Role of a Portfolio Manager & Wealth Specialist and Career Sharing, and Client Service & Pitching Wealth & Investment 101) is mandatory for all participants. Teams are assigned their mentors during the first workshop.
3. Preliminary Round - The Preliminary Round will last 7 weeks from 13th June to 1st August, where participants are required to analyze their client’s needs and prepare a comprehensive investment strategy utilizing fundamental and technical analysis and financial rationale. Students will submit a 1-minute video elevator pitch and an investment report.
4. The Finals – Top 10 teams will be selected to advance to the Finals where they will present their pitch to the client (judges).
Awards:
All participants who submit a preliminary round investment report and video will receive a Certificate of Participation.
The top 10 teams will receive a Certificate of Merit.
1st Place: Trophy + $300 per student
2nd Place: Trophy + $200 per student
3rd Place: Trophy + $100 per student
The top 3 teams will participate in a learning journey to HSBC Singapore.
Timeline:
Date |
Event |
Mon 1st June |
Students Registration Deadline |
Sat 13th June 9:00am – 1:45pm |
Workshop 1 – Kick-off & Wealth & Investing 101 Release of Case Study + Start of trading period |
Sat 4th July 9:00am – 1:00pm |
Workshop 2 –The Role of a Portfolio Manager & Wealth Specialist and Career Sharing |
Sat 18th July 10:00am – 12:30pm |
Workshop 3 – Client Service and Pitching Wealth & Investment 101 |
Sat 1st August 11:30pm |
Preliminary Round Submission Deadline Investment Report (maximum 6 pages) 1-minute Video Elevator Pitch |
Sat 15th August |
Announce top 10 teams advancing to Finals |
Sat 29th August 9:00am – 3:00pm (to be finalized) |
Finals Top 10 teams Live pitch to a panel of judges |
We believe that the JA Young Investors Challenge will provide students with a unique opportunity to learn an important element of the world economy, and we hope you will encourage your students to participate.
Registration: Please register as a team via the LINK by Monday, 1st June 2026:
Please feel free to contact Marissa or Hau Yee if you have any questions.
About Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement (JA) is one of the largest global non-profit organizations dedicated to addressing fundamental social and economic challenges of young people by educating and empowering them to transform their future and own their economic success.
Through the delivery of cutting-edge, experiential learning in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship, Junior Achievement effectively broadens the canvas of possibility for young people and enriches their ability to both engage in their own economic development as well as contribute to the strength of their families, communities, and economies.
The 123 country JA Worldwide network is powered by over 790,000 volunteers and mentors from all sectors of society, reaching more than 23 million students around the world annually. In partnership with businesses and educators, Junior Achievement brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential.
More information about JA is available at www.jaworldwide.org and www.ja.org.sg.
About HSBC Singapore:
https://www.about.hsbc.com.sg/
Registration: Please register as a team via the LINK by Monday, 1st June 2026:
Please feel free to contact Marissa or Hau Yee if you have any questions.
About Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement (JA) is one of the largest global non-profit organizations dedicated to addressing fundamental social and economic challenges of young people by educating and empowering them to transform their future and own their economic success.
Through the delivery of cutting-edge, experiential learning in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship, Junior Achievement effectively broadens the canvas of possibility for young people and enriches their ability to both engage in their own economic development as well as contribute to the strength of their families, communities, and economies.
The 123 country JA Worldwide network is powered by over 790,000 volunteers and mentors from all sectors of society, reaching more than 23 million students around the world annually. In partnership with businesses and educators, Junior Achievement brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential.
More information about JA is available at www.jaworldwide.org and www.ja.org.sg.
About HSBC Singapore:
https://www.about.hsbc.com.sg/