And they’re off
and running!

Student stock pickers will
compete against each other
to turn in the best performance

On Feb. 14 about 2,000 Hawaii students in grades three to 12 in 40 schools began the Hawaii Stock Market Simulation for the 2005 spring semester.

Teams of two to four students each invest a hypothetical $100,000 in stocks, bonds and mutual funds over a 10-week period.

Students participate in divisions based on their investment styles to learn how the market system works.

The Hawaii Council on Economic Education partners with the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to run the program.

The Star-Bulletin will post results from the top student teams each week.

For more information, visit www.hawaii.edu/hcee.