Category Archives: News

Learn the Power of Compound Interest!

Learn the power of Compound Interest! Compound Interest shows how you can really put your money to work and watch it grow. When you earn interest on savings, that interest then earns interest on itself and this amount is compounded monthly. The average American has only $148,000 saved by the time they reach 65. But […]

Dollar-A-Day Challenge

Young Investors Society kicks off the Dollar-A-Day Challenge! This is where students will begin to invest real money in a brokerage account and are eligible for a matching 1:1 grant from our sponsors! We are now accepting applications for the Dollar-A-Day Challenge through Friday, Nov. 24th. Please review the website www.yis.org for full details for […]

Global Stock Pitch Competition Winners!

Congratulations to Adele P. from Westlake High School in California who won the Global Stock Pitch Competition! Adele pitched the stock AeroVironment (AVAV) in an incredible presentation. 2nd Place went to Keilyn T. and Joshua T. from Hong Kong International School.  Thanks to all the teams that participated and thanks to CFA Institute for being the […]

Against #Shortermism – A YIS Sponsored book

Have you every heard the saying, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast?” Young Investors Society is thrilled to announce a new book “Against #shortermism” by Claudio Brocado. Available in paperback or digital for only $5.95 and ALL proceeds go to help YIS schools and students! Brocado’s book explores one factor Wall Street often overlooks when valuing […]

Congratulations to Claire C. from Oak Park High School: Lesson 1 Contest Winner!!!

Congratulations of Claire from Oak Park High School in California for winning the Lesson 1 Contest: Stock Market Legends. Claire wins a $50 Amazon Gift Card, a 6-Month Pass to Wall Street Survivor ($180 value), and an awesome YIS Polo! Below is the winning entry: Claire C. Oak Park, California Sir John Templeton: One of the Greatest Investors […]