After being selected third overall pick by the Chicago Bulls in 1984, Michael Jordan was signed to a five-year deal with Nike that was worth a reported $2.5 million, a hefty price tag at the time. A year later, Nike gave Jordan his own signature and the Nike Air Jordan was born. This sneaker was […]
We’re thrilled to announce the following dates and times for the First Round of the Stock Pitch Competition for Young Investors Society: Massachusetts: May 11 at King Philip HS at 6pm New Jersey / New York: May 12 at Sussex County Technical School at 5:30pm California: May 13 at Pepperdine Westlake Campus at 2:30pm Pennsylvania: May 15th […]
Ben Carlson, author of popular investment and wealth management blog “A Wealth of Common Sense,” recently posted about Young Investors Society, and praised its mission. He said: “I’ve always thought it’s insane how personal finance isn’t a mandatory subject taught in every school to our young people. Your finances can have a huge impact on […]
YIS’ annual flagship event is the Global Stock Pitch Competition. This competition is the culmination of investment skills gained during the year and provides High School students hands-on mentoring in financial analysis. Students (either individually or in teams of two) create a “best stock idea” and analyze a publicly traded company–sometimes meeting with company management. Each […]
We’re hiring! COO Job Description-PDF Young Investors Society (“YIS”) is a non-profit corporation that provides high school students a unique opportunity to learn fundamental, long-term investing in an exciting and interactive way. It is traditionally run as an after-school club directed by amazing high school teachers who recognize the importance of financial literacy. YIS is finishing up its second […]
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 […]
Interview with Legendary Investor Pat Dorsey, CFA Pat Dorsey, founder of Dorsey Asset Management and the Author of the books, The Five Rules for Successful Stock Investing, and The Little Book that Builds Wealth Full YIS Interview with Pat Dorsey (PDF) INTERVIEW VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ5rgAI-bJQhttp:// James: We are so grateful to have investor and author Pat Dorsey joining […]
“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” – Warren Buffett A great way to figure out how to plan ahead with your finances when you are younger is to ask someone older than you what they wish they would have done when they were younger (and […]
Once in a lifetime opportunity to meet and greet online with billionaire Mark Cuban! Young Investors Society is proud to offer high-school aged students the chance to tune in and ask questions to Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, cast member on ABC’s Shark Tank, and billionaire investor and entrepreneur. Details: Monday January 23 Time: noon PST / 3pm […]
It is with gratitude and awe that I look back on 2016 and all that has happened at Young Investors Society. It’s been a tremendous year and we have so many people to thank; first and foremost, you, the students and volunteers that make up YIS. In David Letterman style, I wanted to give my […]