Local summer camp teaches kids how to trade on stock market

The Shelby County Trustee’s Office will sponsor a three-week intensive summer boot camp for students interested in learning how to trade on the stock market. Camp begins July 11 and runs through July 29 at the University of Memphis’ Fogleman College of Business. 

Young Wall Street Traders, Inc. (YWT) is hosting this exciting summer experience, which will immerse students in grades 9-12 into the world of Wall Street and introduce them to industry secrets usually reserved for the privileged.
 
“Financial literacy is the foundation to wealth creation,” Shelby County Trustee David Lenoir said. “By introducing concepts like money management and stock trading, we are exposing students to opportunities that will change their financial mindset moving forward.”
 
The camp will teach students stock charting, research, trading strategies, futures/options trading, algorithm and coding. Students will also have access to industry experts, celebrity financial coaches and successful traders.
 
“Our goal is break down barriers in the trading industry by providing education and mentoring to underrepresented groups,” said Erika McGrew, Founder of Young Wall Street Traders. “At the end of this camp we intend to open minds and show students that stock trading can be a viable form of entrepreneurship.”
 
The Trustee’s Office also offers On My Own, a financial simulation game for students to learn firsthand what it’s like to manage day-to-day expenses and family obligations. On My Own has reached over 2,000 students through partnerships with schools, universities, churches and youth groups and will continue throughout the summer.

For more information about YWT or to register for the camp, please visit www.YoungWallStreet.org. For more information about On My Own, please visit www.BankOnMemphis.org.