The Investment Strategies Program (ISP) is a learning opportunity for Grade 8-12 students to explore the ways in which people save and invest for their future. The program includes interactive lessons and culminates in an online stock market simulation, called Invest JA, where students manage their own simulated stock portfolio. The simulation uses live market data from North American stock markets and is an engaging opportunity for students to apply the investing principles taught in the program.
The Investment Strategies Program is one of a series of learning experiences offered by JA Canada.
Depending on the province, ISP is available in one of two delivery methods:
- In ISP Classroom a teacher or volunteer facilitates learning using content from 8 interactive modules. Resources include online interactive digital learning modules, and downloadable or printable facilitator and students guides. The modules include a variety of activities and teachers can select the content that best meets the needs of the students. Student teams are provided with logins so they can participate in the Invest JA stock market simulation.
- Do you want to participate in ISP but your class is not registered? You can now join ISP Student-Led at JA Digital Campus! You will receive your login and password for investja.org to compete in the Canada-wide competition after completing lessons 1-4 found on the Digital Campus. Register today at www.jacampus.org.
ISP message board
November 7, 2026
Our Invest JA stock market simulation has come to an end and the overall winner is Andrew from Central Toronto Academy in Toronto, ON ending with over $335,000. This team made the majority of the money by buying and selling POM, JBDI, CLRO, and CHSN at the right times! The winners are..... From ON (and overall winner) - Andrew from Central Toronto Academy From AB - IDF from Dr. Anne Anderson School From BC - Capital Crusher from Argyle School From MB - CP from Edward Schreyer School From SK - PrathamR from Sheldon Williams School From NB - HTHS - Blakney - Landon - Zack from Harrison Trimble School
November 5, 2026
The last day of trading is this Friday. The winning teams from each province will be announced by Monday. Good luck to all the teams!
November 5, 2026
There were several stock splits (ITA, QUAL and SOXX). All accounts have now been adjusted and correct.
