YIS Young Investors Society Global Stock Pitch Competition

1. Competition Format
High school students develop financial analysis skills by creating and defending a “best stock idea.” Students can compete individually or in teams (including cross-school teams).

Students analyze a publicly-traded company and make a “Buy” or “Sell” recommendation. Then, they submit a written report and present the analysis to a panel of industry professionals. Presentations are judged via YouTube video submissions at the state/territory level.

2. Timeline
Registration opens February 17, 2025, and closes April 2, 2025. Submissions of reports, PowerPoint presentations, and video links are due the same day.

Summit Dates: May 29-30, 2025

3. Progression
State/Territory Events: are judged through YouTube video submissions. State winners advance to the Global Youth Investment Summit in New York City (May 29-30, 2025). 

If a U.S. state or country isn’t listed, students can register for the U.S. OPEN or International OPEN Stock Pitch Competitions, respectively. YIS reserves the right to assign students to appropriate events. 

The Global Youth Investment Summit is a two-day event featuring workshops, speakers, finance games, and a case study competition. Top 100 teams from state/territory events compete in quarterfinals, followed by semifinals and finals.

4. How to Sign Up

• Log into the MYYIS Portal (create an account if needed).
• Access the calendar and find your state/territory event.
• Register individually (all team members must register).

4. Support Resources

• Preparation Materials: Participants have access to tutorial videos, templates, and guidelines to help them prepare.
• Stock Pitch Prep Night: This event is a Zoom session with Regional Advisory Board Members and judges. The session will cover presentation tips, scoring criteria, and answers to common questions.
• Previous Winner’s Stock Pitch Reports
• Previous Winner’s Stock Pitch Presentations