Portfolio Playoff 2026

When: Thursday, February 19, 2026

Where: The Waterfront - Cargill Room, 328 Front St. South, La Crosse, WI

Time: 5:00 PM CT

 

Join us for The Portfolio Playoff, featuring Junior Achievement’s Stock Market Challenge – a high-tech simulation of the fast-paced excitement of the stock trading floor. Buckle up for an unpredictable ride through the twists and turns of the stock market – made interactive, engaging, and accessible.

HOW THE GAME WORKS
• Each team starts with $1,000,000 trading dollars to invest in fictitious stocks.
• Every 60 seconds equals one trading day a volatile market.
• Teams buy and sell stocks from live “traders” who instantly process transactions.
• News Releases and Hot Stock Tips are delivered throughout the game to guide strategy.
• After “60 days” of trading, the team with the largest portfolio wins!

WHAT TO EXPECT
• Enjoy heavy appetizers, beverages, and spirits throughout the evening.
• Enter to win raffle prizes and unlock bonus perks like extra trading dollars and exclusive floor trader advantages.
• 100% of proceeds directly support Junior Achievement programs in the Coulee Area.

Register by February 12, 2026

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