The NMSU Stock Market Game is co-sponsored by the NMSU College of Business Administration and Economics and the State of New Mexico's Securities Division. Students from grades 4 through 12, college students and adults can play and learn the NMSU Stock Market Game, although prizes are awarded only to student teams. The game, now called Stock Market Game Worldwide, is played on the Internet, where links to many other sites are available to aid in researching stocks. Used to teach a wide variety of topics in the classroom, the Game improves study skills by placing students in decision-making roles that require research, analysis, and judgment. The team approach promotes interpersonal skills and cooperation in developing the team's investing strategy.
Adults benefit by learning about securities trading and terminology in a fun, no-risk way.
Players learn how to understand stock market quotes, how world events affect investments, how investments affect the economy, and how to protect themselves against investment fraud. The Stock Market Game is designed to encourage awareness of the world of business and finance. The ultimate goal of the Game is to provide investors and future investors with the knowledge that will allow them to effectively participate in the American economic system by being better equipped to make informed investment decisions. A very good tool to use for real life stock investing, taking risks, and seeing how the economy affects our environment. No prior knowledge of the stock market is required.