National Stock Paper Trading Competition,

About the event

The Canadian Youth Finance Alliance (CYFA) is launching its national fall competition season, headlined by our flagship National Stock Paper Trading Competition on October 26, along with our nationwide Stock Pitch and Business Case Competitions. CYFA is a student-led non-profit organization empowering middle and high school students across Canada through practical financial literacy, economics, and leadership development.

Over the course of the competition season, thousands of students will gain hands-on experience analyzing financial markets, building portfolio strategies, and presenting pitch decks to industry judges. Our events bridge classroom theory with practical market application, giving young leaders the tools and confidence to navigate Canada's economic future.

Why should you sponsor?

Sponsoring CYFA provides your organization with direct, high-impact visibility to a growing network of 2,500+ highly engaged Gen-Z students across Canada who are passionate about business, finance, economics, and innovation.

Key Sponsor ROI & Value Drivers:

1. Direct Access to Top Student Talent: Connect with Canada’s most ambitious middle and high school leaders actively exploring university business programs and future careers in finance, tech, and commerce.

2. High-Visibility Brand Placement: Your logo and brand featured prominently on our official platform (cyfacanada.org), social channels, participant email broadcasts, and official competition certificates.

3. Speaking & Thought Leadership Slots: Present directly to participants through 5-minute speaking slots during online events, webinars, and judging panels.

4. Measurable CSR Impact: Align your corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals with youth financial empowerment and economic education across Canada.

Alan Xiao

We are the leadership team behind the Canadian Youth Finance Alliance (CYFA), a student-led non-profit organization driven by ambitious youth leaders and advocates across Canada. Founded and led by Alan Xiao, CYFA was established to close the gap in financial literacy, economics, and practical investment education for middle and high school students nationwide.

Why Sponsors Trust Us

• Proven Track Record: Our team has successfully reached over 2,500+ students across Canada through national paper trading competitions, stock pitch challenges, and educational workshops.

• Structured & Professional Leadership: We operate with a clear organizational structure—including dedicated executive leads across operations, marketing, and talent—ensuring all event logistics and partner deliverables are executed professionally and on schedule.

• Direct Access to Top Gen-Z Talent: Our events engage driven, high-performing students who are actively preparing for top university business programs and careers in finance, economics, and technology.

• Partner Accountability & Transparency: We treat our sponsors as true long-term partners. We provide post-event impact reports, verified attendee engagement metrics, and guaranteed follow-through on every tier benefit—from logo placement to speaking opportunities.

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