Finance Knowledge Bowl

Put your financial skills to the test in the YIS Knowledge Bowl—a virtual competition where students showcase their personal finance and investment knowledge.

Competition Details:

• 🗓 First Round: Online from January 15th–22nd on Kahoot

• ✅ Students must be registered YIS members to participate

• ⏳ You have one week to complete the Knowledge Bowl Finance Quiz (Jan. 15–22)

• 🔒 Each student may only submit the quiz once (multiple entries will not be counted)

• 📝 Students must use their full first and last name when completing the quiz (no nicknames or abbreviations)

Get ready to challenge yourself and see how your financial knowledge stacks up! 

Finance Knowledge Bowl Kahoot Quiz: Quiz Link will be released on Jan. 15th. 

Knowledge Bowl Finals

Students will be invited to the Finals Round of the Knowledge Bowl based on:

• Their first-round score

• Completion of YIS courses & lessons

• Participation in YIS programs & events such as Dollar-A-Day, CYIA, Fireside Chats, etc. 

• Availability to attend the Finals

Finals Details:

• 📊 The Finals will feature questions on three selected companies: Companies to be determined

• 📅 Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026

• ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM PST | 7:00 PM EST

• 📍 Location: Zoom

• 🎥 The event will also be recorded and uploaded to the YIS YouTube Channel for everyone to watch!

What to Expect:

• Approximately 15 open-ended questions about the three featured companies

• Questions will focus on company performance, strategies, and progress

• The Finals are open book, but preparation is highly recommended

How to Prepare (3–5 hours recommended study time):

• 📚 YIS Personal Finance Videos

• 📘 Stock Investing 101 Handbook

• 🎓 YIS Courses & Lessons

• 🔍 Review company information on selected companies (to be announced) 

Get ready to showcase your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and compete for the title of Knowledge Bowl Champion!