The JSE Investment Challenge aims to teach South African learners and students about investing in the stock market. Register for the schools challenge.

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The #JSEInvestmentChallenge is still underway, and the national leaderboard is moving fast! We recently announced our April 2026 winners across both schools and universities, celebrating standout participants who are embracing every opportunity to grow their investment skills and build their financial confidence. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it. Learn all about how this competition can shape your financial future here: jse.co.za/news/news/jse-inve… and register now! University students: university.jse.co.za High school students: schools.jse.co.za
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The University of Cape Town’s UWC Investment Gurus are keeping the momentum strong, while Stellenbosch University’s KPP Investments have surged into the top spot—securing the April 2026 wins in the Speculator Portfolio and ETF/ETN Portfolio categories. Out of 49,000 #JSEInvestmentChallenge participants to date, congratulations to these teams for setting the pace. Think you can take the lead? Register now: university.jse.co.za/
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Oakdale Secondary School’s LN Moshoeshoe Enterprise, Hoërskool Birchleigh’s Youssou N’Dour, Rondebosch Boys’ High’s 300 ABGS, and Zola High School’s CTE-Ghetto Investors are leading the charge in the #JSEInvestmentChallenge 2026 - standing out among 49,000 participants to date! Congratulations to these teams for playing smart, moving fast, and claiming the April 2026 top spot. The leaderboard is still open. Register today: schools.jse.co.za/
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Congratulations to the FTX3-Hard Margin Callers from the University of Cape Town and the U.P Capital from the University of Pretoria for winning the #JSEInvestmentChallenge 2026 March monthly prizes. Their sharp thinking and decisive trades delivered real results. Feeling left out? It's not too late to join, register today! University students: university.jse.co.za/. High school students: schools.jse.co.za/
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The #JSEInvestmentChallenge leaderboard is moving fast! Congratulations to Lethukuthula Secondary School, Mphumelelo Secondary School, and Hoërskool Oosterlig, our March 2026 monthly prize winners. Join the #JSEInvestmentChallenge. Register today! University students: university.jse.co.za/,high school students: schools.jse.co.za/
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The #JSEInvestmentChallenge roadshow has officially arrived at the Durban University of Technology. For the next three days, the JSE team will be on campus to help you transition your investment ideas into a professional trading strategy. This is your opportunity to learn how to trade and manage a virtual portfolio while competing on a national level.​ Where: ML Sultan and Steve Biko campuses (Look for the JSE gazebos) ​ When: Wednesday, 25 March – Friday, 27 March​ The competition is open to all high school and university students. Visit our stand to finalize your registration and begin analyzing the market to climb the leaderboard. If you can’t join us today, sign up online! ​ University: university.jse.co.za ​ Schools: schools.jse.co.za #JSEInvestmentChallenge
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Last call for UKZN students to meet our #JSEInvestmentChallenge team at the Westville Campus. You have until 14h00 to visit our stand at the quad/cafeteria for hands-on registration assistance to finalize your team’s entry into the 2026 competition.​ Our team is there to provide strategic guidance on portfolio management and market analysis to help you track your performance against the national leaderboard. Don’t have a team? No problem, visit the stand to connect with other prospective #JSEInvestmentChallenge participants and form a group of 2 to 4 members.​ If you can’t join us today, sign up online! ​ University: university.jse.co.za ​ Schools: schools.jse.co.za #JSEInvestmentChallenge
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The #JSEInvestmentChallenge roadshow arrives at the Westville campus today. The national leaderboard has been moving fast, but the race for the April monthly prize is still wide open.​ Our team will be on campus from 09h00 – 14h00 to get the best minds in KZN registered and trading.​ Where: Westville campus L Look out for the JSE stand near the cafeteria/quad)​ When: Today and tomorrow, 24 March​ Visit our team at the stand to complete your registration and start building your Investment Challenge portfolio. If you cant join us today, sign up online! University: university.jse.co.za ​ Schools: schools.jse.co.za #JSEInvestmentChallenge
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For over 50 years, the #JSEInvestmentChallenge has helped young South Africans explore the world of investing. The challenge is all about learning financial literacy skills, working as a team, and thinking smart in a fun, competitive space. With guidance from teachers and mentors, participants use market trends and economic data to grow their virtual portfolios and compete for prizes that reward strategy, growth, and innovation. ​ Here’s how to how to get started:​ Form a team: Gather 2 to 4 members from your school or university.​ Register: Complete your profile on the official portal to activate your account.​ Select a strategy: Choose between the Speculator and ETF/ETN Portfolios and start trading.​ Ready to take on the challenge? Register today!​ University students register here: university.jse.co.za/ ​ High school students register here: schools.jse.co.za/ #JSEInvestmentChallenge
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The #JSEInvestmentChallenge roadshow continues with its next stop in KwaZulu-Natal.The JSE team is heading to the coast to meet the next generation of investors and get them onboard for the 2026 competition. ​ Mark your calendars:​ UKZN Westville campus: Monday, 23 March – Tuesday, 24 March​ Durban University of Technology (DUT): Wednesday, 25 March – Friday, 27 March​ Visit our stand to learn more about the competition, receive technical advice, and complete your registration.​ If you can’t visit our stand, you can sign up here: University students: university.jse.co.za ​ Highschool students: schools.jse.co.za #JSEInvestmentChallenge
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A professional career in finance begins with practical exposure. The #JSEInvestmentChallenge provides the best platform to learn and understand the stock market, build essential financial literacy skills and stand a chance to win amazing prizes. This competition bridges the gap between classroom theory and real-world market dynamics through active investment portfolio management.​ Here’s how to how to get started:​ Form a team: Gather 2 to 4 members from your school or university.​ Register: Complete your profile on the official portal to activate your account.​ Select a strategy: Choose between the Speculator and ETF/ETN Portfolios and start trading.​ Once registered, teams are assigned virtual capital to start analysing market trends and trading. Register today! ​ University students: university.jse.co.za ​ High school students : schools.jse.co.za #JSEInvestmentChallenge
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Rhodes University, it's your turn to join the #JSEInvestmentChallenge. For the next two days, our team will be onsite to facilitate on-site registrations, answer your questions, and connect you to other participants in the challenge to get you on board for the 2026 competition. Look out for our team on campus on the 19th and 20th of March. If you can't visit our stand, you can still sign up online:​ University students: university.jse.co.za ​ High school students : schools.jse.co.za #JSEInvestmentChallenge
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Rhodes University, it’s your turn to join the #JSEInvestmentChallenge!!​ The #JSEInvestmentChallenge team will be in Makhandha for two days to facilitate registration get you on board for the 2026 competition and stand a chance to win amazing prizes. ​ Where: Rhodes University campus ​ When: Thursday, 19 March – Friday, 20 March​ Visit our stand for a seamless registration on-site, receive technical guidance from our team and have all your questions answered. ​ If you can’t visit our stand, you can still sign up online. ​ ​ University students: university.jse.co.za ​ High school students: schools.jse.co.za
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The #JSEInvestmentChallenge team is visiting schools and universities across the country!​ UNISA Cape Town (Parow Campus): Tomorrow, Wednesday, 18 March ​ Rhodes University: Thursday, 19 March – Friday, 20 March ​ UKZN Westville Campus: Monday, 23 March – Tuesday, 24 March ​ Durban University of Technology (DUT): Wednesday, 25 March – Friday, 27 March​ Visit our stand at these campuses to get registered on the spot, or skip the queue and sign up for the 2026 #JSEInvestmentChallenge ​ Tag a friend at Rhodes or UNISA Parow to let them know we’re landing tomorrow! ​ Can’t visit our stand on campus? You can still register online! ​ University students: university.jse.co.za ​ High school students : schools.jse.co.za #JSEInvestmentChallenge
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UNISA Cape Town, it’s your turn to dominate the leaderboard! ​ The #JSEInvestmentChallenge is officially on-site at the Parow Campus today. Visit our stand to register your team and have your Investment Challenge questions answered by our team and learn the rules of the competition. ​ The leaderboard is moving fast, don’t wait. ​ Get to the portal and get in the game! ​ University students: university.jse.co.za ​ High school students : schools.jse.co.za
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There is no better way to understand the market than by hearing from those who have traded it successfully.​ In this video, Nivedna Maharaj shares her experience in the #JSEInvestmentChallenge. From managing a virtual portfolio to navigating market trends, the challenge provides technical skills that go beyond the classroom. Join the #JSEInvestmentChallenge and take advantage of the opportunity to build strong financial literacy skills and start your investment journey.​ Here’s how to join:​ Form a team: Gather a group of 2 to 4 members from your high school or university​ Register: Visit the portal to activate your account and begin trading.​ Develop a strategy: Analyse the market and prepare your trading plan.​ Register today University students: university.jse.co.za High school students: schools.jse.co.za
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In 2025, more than 60,000 students and scholars participated in the #JSEInvestmentChallenge.​ The 2026 competition is now open, providing a risk-free environment for you to learn how to trade. ​ You can choose between the Speculator of ETF/ETN portfolio’s and gain practical experience in market analysis and strategic investment all while standing a chance to win amazing prizes.​ Registration is still open so don’t wait! ​ University students: university.jse.co.za ​ High school students : schools.jse.co.za
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