At Brophy, student interest in investing in the stock market has surged. This is especially true in October 2025, when clubs such as the Stock Market club are experiencing record-high attendance.
Both students and advisors have seen the stock market club as a growing environment that will help students better understand how to invest and manage their money in the market.
Members meet to review recent market trends, run stock simulations, and discuss new upcoming events among themselves.
The interest in the stock market is not just limited to Brophy but is national. According to a 2023 report from Nasdaq, approximately 90% of teens believe investing is an important way to save for their future, indicating growth among young people in their understanding of personal finance and long-term wealth.
said The club’s growth mirrors that trend on campus, said Luke Aldrete ’27, the co-president of the stock market club. “We’ve definitely seen more people come every year, which is a huge plus,” Aldrete said. “People talk more, they get more knowledgeable on it, and that’s exactly what we want.”
“This year, we had around 160 sign-ups, which shows just how many students want to learn about investing.”If you really want to be a sustainable investor, go with ETFs(exchange traded funds) that have high volumes and avoid chasing massive short-term returns,” said Aldrete.
He added that the club is open to everyone, regardless of prior experience; all are encouraged to join.
“Anyone can join and learn how to build financial skills from the ground up,” Aldrete said.
“I mostly invest in ETFs, which track major tech companies and follow the Nasdaq closely. It’s a great way to learn about investing while staying realistic,” said Jacob Segal ’27, a stock market member with his own portfolio.
Segal’s thoughts on students getting into the market differ from some, but are not far off from why the majority of students get involved early.
“A lot of people want to get into the market because they have that appreciation for building wealth and finding purpose,” Segal said. “It’s not just about getting rich quickly, it’s about learning how money really works.”
The club advisor, Ms. Kelly Guffey, who teaches history and economics, has noticed the same rising interest throughout the years in not just the club itself, but also the stock market.
“We have…seen a really big increase in the number of students who want to participate both in the Stock Market Club and in our annual contest,” said Ms. Guffey.
Ms. Guffey said that technology has also been playing a major role in the newfound interest in the market. “Apps like Robinhood have made it really easy for students with just a small amount of money to invest on their own through an app on their phone.”
“If you want to learn how to trade stock, the best way to do it is practice,” said Ms. Guffey
The proliferated growth of the stock market club is not a mystery, but one of students in a new generation becoming more self-dependent and financially independent.