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JUNE 30 - AUGUST 8
PARTICIPATION IS FREE!
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2025-2026 DATES

  • Summer Session - June 30, 2025 - August 8, 2025 (Free)
  • Yearlong Session - September 8, 2025 - April 10, 2026
  • Fall Session - October 6, 2025 - December 12, 2025
  • Spring Session - February, 2026 - April 2026 (exact dates TBD)
  • Enrichment Spring Session - April 2026 - June 26 (non competitive)




More THAN A GAME. AN education FOR LIFE

What is the Stock Market Game™ Program?

The Stock Market Game™ (SMG) is an interdisciplinary educational simulation that teaches about the stock markets, the American economic system, and the global economy. Participants develop skills in math, language arts, research, and critical thinking, while building and maintaining a stock portfolio. During the 10-week simulation, teams of up to five students manage a hypothetical $100,000 portfolio.

The adult advisor registers the student teams. Student teams are provided online access to their own online investment portfolio. Students research and apply their investment ideas in a real-world market environment. Teams are ranked based on their performance.

Why Should My Students Participate?

The Stock Market Game™ is a hands-on way to help students understand economic concepts and important life skills such as budgeting, decision making and personal finance. Students can learn problem-solving, risk assessment, cooperation, and teamwork- capabilities that will last a lifetime.

Who Can Play?

SMG™ is used in grades 4-12 in public and private schools, home schooled and non-profit youth programs. More than 600,000 students take part every school year across all 50 states. Last year in Maryland, approximately 17,700 students at 324 schools participated in the program.

Who Sponsors the Program?

The SIFMA Foundation provides financial support, materials, and other assistance for local SMG™ programs. Please check out the list of local sponsors at the bottom of this page.

What is the Cost?

There is a small registration fee per team. $15 for 10-week sessions and $30 for yearlong session. Contact our office regarding grants to cover the cost of the program at your school.

What Kind of Support is Provided to Teachers?


Once you are registered, Advisor ID and password to access the Teacher Support Center. Here you will find:

  • Lesson plans
  • Videos
  • Assessments
  • and much more...

Additionally, MCEE provides resources and materials for teachers created by teachers.

There are five overarching units associated with the SMG curriculum that correlate with your students' involvement with the online program and trading simulation:

  1. Understanding SMG
  2. Before You Invest
  3. Selecting Your Investments
  4. Tracking Your Investments
  5. Reflection/End of Game

How Do I Get Started?

Teachers who want to bring the SMG™ to their classrooms can access the SMG™ homepage at http://www.stockmarketgame.org Once registered, teachers will receive a username and password to participate. (refer to the instructions below)

Consider attending one of information sessions. Visit our Events page to register.

Adult investors who wish to participate can also access the SMG™ homepage for registration information. After signing up, you’ll be given an account number and password to participate.

Videos: NEW for Fall 2024

SMG Prep Videos are intended for teachers/advisors who would like tips on getting started, those who need a refresher, and those wanting more info about the SMG.


Stock Market Game State Winners 2024-2025


Fall 2024 Winners:

State Winners:
Elementary: Ring Factory Elementary - Advisor:  Kathleen Thompson
Middle: Easton Middle - Advisor: Ed Keeler
High: Northwest High - Advisor: Conor Prachar

Regional Elementary School Winners:
North: Ring Factory Elementary - Advisor:  Kathleen Thompson
Central: Deep Run Elementary - Advisor: Heather Dexter
South: Pemberton Elementary - Advisor: Brenda Rhoads

Regional Middle School Winners:
North: Nottingham Middle - Advisor: Alexis Kurtz
Central: Easton Middle - Advisor: Ed Keeler
South: Wicomico Middle - Advisor: Brian Yates

Regional High School Winners:
North: Southern Garrett High - Advisor:  Maria Zumpano
Central: Northwest High - Advisor: Conor Prachar
South: Chesapeake Science Point High - Advisor: Sandra Thomas


Yearlong 2023-2024 Winners

State Winners:
Elementary: Deep Run Elementary - Advisors:  Melissa Bianchi
Middle: Patuxent Valley Middle - Advisor: Monica Chelidona
High
Boys' Latin of MD  - Advisors:  Ritchie Schell

Regional Elementary School Winners:
North: Homestead Wakefield Elementary - Advisor:  Dan Bohlman
Central: Deep Run Elementary - Advisor: Melissa Bianchi
South:
Indian Creek School - Advisors:  Lisa Teeling


Spring 2025 Winners:

State Winners:
Elementary: Homestead Wakefield Elementary - Advisor:  Katie Smith
Middle: Stevensville Middle - Advisor: William Fouse
High: Stephen Decatur High - Advisor: Kurt Marx

Regional Elementary School Winners:
North: Bel Air Elementary - Advisor:  Shannon O'Connor
Central: Waverly Elementary - Advisor: Amy Cargiulo
South: Northwestern Elementary - Advisor: Melissa Hileman

Regional Middle School Winners:
North: Stemmers Run Middle - Advisor: Veronica Guerra
Central: Stevensville Middle - Advisor: Mary Curry
South: Commodore John Rodgers Elem/Middle - Advisor: Mike Rennard

Regional High School Winners:
North:
Loch Raven High - Advisor:  Christopher Dantzler
Central: Marriotts Ridge High- Advisor: Sarah Miller
South: Arundel High - Advisor: Stephen Metzger



Regional Middle School Winners:
North: Ridgely Middle - Advisor: Trevor Collins
Central: Patuxent Valley Middle - Advisor: Monica Chelidona
South: Windy Hill Middle - Advisor: Tamara Sasscer

Regional High School Winners:
North: Catonsville High - Advisor:  Jeffrey Mueller
Central: The Gunston School - Advisor: Michael McFarland
South:
Arundel High - Advisor: Stephen Metzger

Stock Market Game™ Tie-Ins to Maryland Content Standards

Sponsors


For more information, contact:

Mary Metzler, Director of Student Programs, mmetzler@towson.edu

Maryland Council on Economic Education
(410) 704-2137

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