2026 Economics & Finance Competition Camp

Built on the Wharton Global Investment Competition framework and held in Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, the camp uses real market simulation, strategy analysis, and a business pitch to produce application-ready work.

Program details:

Location: Palo Alto, California (core Silicon Valley)

Dates: July 19–25, 2026, returning to China on July 26

For: rising grades 8–12

Campus: Menlo College

Instructor Mr. RJ Yang: former quantitative analyst at the hedge fund Bridgewater; University of Chicago Booth School of Business background; dual degree in Economics and Computer Engineering (with honors) from Dartmouth College; currently a fund founder and portfolio manager.

What students produce: an investment strategy report, a simulated trading portfolio, a business pitch deck, course credit and an academic endorsement, and a certificate of completion.