How can you learn about the stock market without risking getting clobbered by the bear? Try the Stock Market Game.

        Several hundred Greater Cincinnati high school students will be testing their investing prowess starting Monday. You can, too.

        “Especially given the volatile nature of the stock market today, investing a mythical $100,000 is a perfect opportunity to practice before going in and investing in the real stock market,” said Layna Stiles, game coordinator at the University of Cincinnati Economics Center for Education and Research.

        While the initial $100,000 might be pretend, the returns on their investments are based on market reality. Whoever has the highest portfolio at the end of 10 weeks is the winner.

        And for each of the next 10 weeks, the Enquirer will let you know who is winning.

        Check the “Your Money” page of the Saturday Business section starting next week.

        Sign up at www.cba.uc.edu/econed/smg.html.

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