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2027 JA Stock Market Challenge

Image of Bull and Bear with blue neon background. Image represents stock market challenge

Through JA Take Stock in Your Future®, students discover the benefits and challenges of investing in the stock market as part of a broader, long-term investment strategy and the risks and rewards of trading. (grades 9-12) The program includes five 45- minute sessions, with additional extended learning activities and optional digital assets offered throughout, including an optional online or site-based JA Stock Market Challenge competition.

When: Thursday, March 11, 2027
Where: Sacramento Scottish Rite Masonic Center
Time: 9:00 AM PT
That’s the 2027 JA Stock Market Challenge, taking place Thursday, March 11, 2027, at the Sacramento Scottish Rite Center in Sacramento. In this live simulation, local high school students put lessons from the JA Take Stock in Your Future curriculum to work. Over 60 simulated trading days, teams respond to market swings, weigh risk, and compete to finish with the highest-value portfolio. Along the way, students build financial confidence and practice making decisions together under pressure.

That evening, we’ll celebrate 65 years of Junior Achievement of Sacramento at the same venue. The celebration will feature a live auction with
Help bring financial learning to life. Explore sponsorship opportunities for the 2027 JA Stock Market Challenge and join us in celebrating 65 years of investing in Sacramento’s young people. Email jaimie.asakawa@jasac.org about Sponsorships and Recognition opportunities.

Sponsors

Title Sponsor

Presenting Sponsor

Logo for ECMC 2026 Stock Market Challenge AM Presenting Sponsor

Bull Sponsors

Logo for First Federal Credit Union 2026 Stock Market Challenge AM Sponsor
Logo for Golden 1 Credit Union 2026 Stock Market Challenge AM Presenting Sponsor
Logo for Mechanics Bank 2026 Stock Market Challenge AM Presenting Sponsor

Bear Sponsors

Logo for Bank of Marin 2026 Stock Market Challenge AM Presenting Sponsor
Logo for Franklin Templeton 2026 Stock Market Challenge AM Presenting Sponsor
Logo for Sacramento Business Journal 2026 Stock Market Challenge AM Presenting Sponsor
Logo for State Street 2026 Stock Market Challenge AM Presenting Sponsor

Preferred Share Sponsors

Logo for River City Bank 2026 Stock Market Challenge AM Sponsor
Logo for River Valley Community Bank 2026 Stock Market Challenge AM Presenting Sponsor

Common Share Sponsors

Logo for ACE Pickleball Club 2026 Stock Market Challenge Common Share
Logo for BBB of Northeast CA 2026 Stock Market Challenge Common Share
Logo for Downey Brand LLP 2026 Stock Market Challenge Common Share
Logo for Farther 2026 Stock Market Challenge Common Share
Logo for Katy Kaptures 2026 Stock Market Challenge Sponsor
Logo for National University 2026 Stock Market Challenge Common Share
Logo for Northwestern Mutual 2026 Stock Market Challenge Common Share
Logo for Poppy Bank 2026 Stock Market Challenge Common Share
Logo for Quantum Real Estate 2026 Stock Market Challenge Common Share

Become a Sponsor!

Sponsorships for these events are critical for Junior Achievement to continue providing life-changing programs to students in our community. These programs are delivered at no cost to students. You can make a difference in the lives of these students by participating in this world-class event!

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