Code for Finance 2nd Place

Team YouthInvest | USA

Description:

YouthInvest is a full-stack educational web application that helps students and young adults build financial literacy through simulated investing experiences. The platform allows users to explore how stocks, portfolios, and financial decisions work in a realistic yet risk-free environment.

Built with a Python Flask backend, various APIs, and a Tailwind CSS-powered frontend, YouthInvest uses simulated market data to mimic stock behavior and demonstrate investment principles such as diversification, risk, and compound growth. It also includes interactive lessons and visual analytics to make learning about money management both engaging and accessible.

Key Features:

Simulated Stock Market: Users can invest in simulated stocks using virtual currency with realistic, pre-generated data that reflects market behavior.

Portfolio Analytics: Charts and dashboards track simulated investment performance and diversification over time.

Financial Literacy Modules: Bite-sized lessons introduce key topics like saving, budgeting, risk, and compound interest.

Tech Stack: Python Flask backend, Tailwind CSS frontend, and static or simulated data APIs for educational stock behavior.

Goal:

To promote financial confidence and literacy among youth by combining simulation, data visualization, and interactive learning in a full-stack educational platform.