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
January 16, 2026
Oriental Culture Holding LTD (OCG) will effect a one-for-two-twenty (1-220) reverse split and par value change of its Ordinary Shares today. Accounts have been adjusted.
January 15, 2026
TSX: SCZ had a stock split in December and this has to be adjusted. All accounts who traded this stock affected by the split will see their accounts adjusted now. Because it was a reverse split, you will see your equity go down.
January 6, 2026
This game ends Friday January 16. As the new game will begin shortly after that, all accounts will be cleared and passwords deactivated by Tuesday January 20. We do not save individual results so please capture what you want from your current portfolio by Tuesday January 20!
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Achieving future financial goals
Diversification
Growth vs Value
Mutual Funds vs Exchange Traded Funds
Central Ontario Sponsors
About our program supporter, Questrade
Questrade is Canada’s fastest growing online brokerage that is changing the Canadian financial services industry by leveraging technology to lower fees while providing a viable alternative to traditional financial investment options, thereby allowing Canadians to Keep More of their Money.
Questrade is supporting JA Central Ontario teams as they take on this tough competition. The team provides support and helps students make the most of this unique experience.