North Dakota student teams excelled in the Spring 2025 and Year-Long Stock Market Game™, earning top honors for their outstanding portfolio performance. The North Dakota Securities Department proudly recognized winning teams across middle and high school levels, alongside their teachers and schools.
Hosted by the SIFMA Foundation and local partners, the Stock Market Game equips students with vital financial skills through a simulated $100,000 investing experience. Participants trade stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs while learning about market trends, long-term investing, and socially responsible strategies.
Winning Teams:
Spring 2025:
Middle School (7-9)
First and Second Place: Memorial Middle School, Minot
High School (10-12)
First and Second Place: Legacy High School, Bismarck
Year-Long Session:
Middle School (7-9)
First and Second Place: Bismarck High School, Bismarck
High School (10-12)
First and Second Place: Dickinson High School, Dickinson
Participants explore the value of long-term investing through an innovative educational platform used by North Dakota teachers to enhance knowledge in math, economics and personal finance. This comprehensive program improves test scores while imparting critical life skills essential for financial independence.
In teams of up to five, students simulate real-world investing, trading stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds on the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ. They research market trends, monitor global news, and make strategic trades in real-time using the Stock Market Game’s online tools or smartphone app. Additionally, students can prioritize socially responsible investments aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
"Congratulations to the exceptional student teams in this year’s Stock Market Game,” said Tim Karsky, North Dakota Securities Commissioner. “This program empowers future leaders to think critically and make confident, safe financial decisions. We’re grateful to the educators whose dedication brings this valuable learning to life, and hope you enjoyed the game and that it proves valuable as you plan for future saving and investing.”
This hands-on program enhances understanding of economics, math, and personal finance, while boosting critical thinking and decision-making. Aligned with North Dakota education standards and STEM goals, it provides over 1,000 lesson plans to support educators and prepare students for lifelong financial success.
For More Information Contact:
North Dakota Securities Department
Alysia Huck, Investor Education & Outreach Communication Specialist | 701-934-8644 (c)