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Stock Market & Investment Research

Five Sections Offered for Summer 2026

Step into the world of finance with Bentley University’s Stock Market and Investment Research Pre-College Program, designed for high school students eager to understand how Wall Street professionals analyze and invest in companies. Through hands-on learning, you’ll explore financial statement analysis, forecasting and risk assessment, while mastering valuation models used by industry experts. Discover how environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors influence firm performance and investment decisions. 

Led by Bentley faculty and finance professionals, you’ll prepare and present an industry-standard stock pitch, gaining practical experience in communicating recommendations to clients and investment managers. This program combines real-world skills, interactive projects, and insights from financial executives to give you a competitive edge. 

Who

High school students eager to understand how Wall Street professionals analyze and invest in companies. 

When

This course is offered the following weeks:

June 8 to 12
June 15 to 19
June 22 to 26
June 29 to July 3
July 6 to 10

Where

Bentley’s beautiful campus located just outside Boston with access to cutting-edge tech labs and a vibrant college environment

Stock Market and Investment Research Schedule

Monday

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Late Afternoon Session
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Tuesday

Morning
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Early Afternoon Session 
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Late Afternoon Session
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Wednesday

Morning
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Early Afternoon Session 
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Late Afternoon Session
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Thursday

Morning
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Early Afternoon Session 
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Late Afternoon Session
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Friday

Morning
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Early Afternoon Session 
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Late Afternoon Session
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Wall Street 101 was awesome. The Trading Room felt like a real trading floor. Everything was fast-paced, exciting and fun.
Pre-College Student

Faculty

Laura Young

Laura Young

Teaching Interests: Monetary Policy, Macroeconomics, Econometrics

Sacha Gelfer

Sacha Gelfer

Teaching Interests: Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, Econometrics