BYCIG is an educational nonprofit where high school students manage a real investment fund, develop financial skills, and direct returns towards charitable causes.
The BYCIG is a modern educational organization that aims to teach both soft and technical financial skills to high schoolers of all backgrounds.
What is BYCIG?
A Real Fund — Not a Simulation.
BYCIG operates on a unique educational nonprofit model where experience is the product. Unlike traditional financial literacy programs that rely on simulations, our student members research real companies, write real equity proposals, and vote to invest real capital. This unique process creates genuine stakes and authentic learning outcomes. Every skill learned here is one that was earned.
Real Capital Experience
Members invest actual funds in live markets, not simulations. This creates genuine financial stakes and authentic learning through real consequences.
Meritocratic Structure
Investment committee selection based purely on skill and performance, fostering competitive excellence and accountability among members.
Charitable Mission
Biannual charitable donations from investment returns, combining financial education with social impact and philanthropic values.