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 programs offered by Junior Achievement of BC.
ISP is available in British Columbia as:
- 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.
ISP message board
April 4, 2026
Our Invest JA stock market simulation has come to an end and the overall winner is TAHH from Belmont in Victoria, BC ending with over $630,000. Their biggest gain was when they bought Nasdaq UGRO for around $4 and sold for around $30. The winners are….. From BC (and overall winner) - TAHH from Belmont School From AB - Team Beluga from Jasper Place From MB - 15450 (3) - The Warriors from Sanford Collegiate From SK - Rio from Jack Mackenzie From ON - juliana from St. Justin Martyr Catholic From NS - Emma from Glace Bay CONGRATULATIONS!
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.
Get Started with Investing is an online resource developed by the BC Securities Commission. It takes you through key investing topics and can help you make more informed investment decisions.
Topics include:
- Diversification
- Understanding your money management options
- Active versus passive investing
- How to recognize and report investment fraud
Start learning now!
The BC Securities Commission is an independent government agency that strives to make the investment markets benefit the public. The BC Securities Commission provides trustworthy and unbiased investing information and tools through its investor education website, InvestRight.org.
