Wall Street Stock Market & Investment Experience 2026 Summer Teen Program
Program Dates: July 6, 2026 - July 17, 2026
Location: New York, NY
Whether you are interested in trading, wealth management, venture capital, hedge funds, private equity, cryptocurrency/blockchain or understanding financial statements, you will find the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) instructors passionate about what they do and eager to share their industry knowledge with you – the next generation of finance industry professionals.
NYIF and Westcoast Connection Teen Summer Programs have collaborated in New York City to provide you with an unparalleled financial educational experience for high school students. You will learn the ins and outs of the financial sector and be inspired by top industry professionals through engaging sessions, collaborative projects, and all of the excitement of New York City. Every participant will leave NY with lifelong friendships, fond memories, and practical insights into the career choices available in finance.
Taught by instructors with decades of experience on Wall Street, this 2-week immersive program equips high school level students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a degree in business or finance.
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Curriculum topics include:
- What is Wall Street?
- Developing a Financial Quotient (FQ)
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Investment and Hedge Funds
- Portfolio Diversification
- Wealth Management & Building a Portfolio
- Key Concepts of Financial Statements & DCF Modelling
- Job Internship Recruitment Insight Career Panel
Fund Manager Competition
- Pre-screen around 10 companies' stocks.
- Evaluate each company in detail.
- Develop a portfolio of up to 3 stocks.
- Present findings and recommendations as a portfolio pitch to NYIF experts and the group.
After learning the guidelines and best practices for researching and evaluating a stock from a professional portfolio manager, students will be grouped into small teams and will assume the role of equity analysts researching and selecting stocks to develop a winning portfolio. Each team will:
Curriculum topics include:
- Wall Street Overview
- Fintech and Digital Assets (Cryptocurrency/Blockchain)
- The Future of Finance
- Technical Analysis and Indicators
- Portfolio Diversification Strategies
- Understanding Behavioral Finance
- Communication Skills Workshop for Financial Industry Careers
- Career Paths in the Financial Industry
Model Equity Portfolio Competition
- Evaluate momentum, trend, volume, and market-sentiment indicators.
- Construct a model equity portfolio with maximum technical potential.
- Present findings, techniques, and analysis to NYIF experts and the group.
After learning about trend recognition in real-time trading and analyzing equities from a technical perspective, students will be grouped into small teams and will construct a portfolio using technical indicators and analysis. Each team will: