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
June 2, 2026
The GraniteShares YieldBoost TSLA ETF (TSYY) executed a 1-for-8 reverse stock split effective June 2, 2026. All accounts have been adjusted. Three accounts sold this stock after the split so they will see a large adjustment and they will need to liquidate stocks to pay down their loans within 24 hours, as per the rules.
June 2, 2026
The GraniteShares YieldBOOST COIN ETF (NASDAQ: COYY) executed a 1-for-6 reverse stock split that became effective before market open on June 2, 2026. All accounts have been updated. If your loan balance is below $50,000 you need to sell stocks to bring it back to under $50,000 within 24 hours.
June 1, 2026
SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:SMX) implemented a 2.285-for-1 reverse stock split that became effective on June 1, 2026. All accounts have been adjusted.
March 24, 2026
Teachers - Please encourage your students to complete the survey found under the Module 8 resources. Their feedback helps us improve the program! Thank you.
