Somersfield Academy Students Place 2nd, 6th and 7th in KPMG Investment Challenge
Three Somersfield Academy student teams have earned top ten finishes in the 20th annual KPMG Senior School Investment Challenge, with Money Raiders clinching 2nd place out of 18 teams representing eight schools across Bermuda.
This year's competition challenged students to grow a virtual portfolio of $100,000 over six months using real-time market data, encouraging analytical thinking, strategic planning and teamwork. The Money Raiders achieved an impressive final value of $100,025.14—one of only two teams to turn a profit—securing a $6,000 prize for Somersfield Academy to support student learning initiatives.
Also representing Somersfield, Cash Flow Cartel and RiskyBusinessSA placed 6th and 7th respectively, with final portfolio values of $95,873.51 and $95,562.85. All three teams demonstrated strong financial insight in a volatile economic environment impacted by global trade tensions and policy shifts.
“We are proud of our students for their commitment, discipline, and thoughtful approach to risk in this challenge,” said Somersfield Academy Head of School Wanda Armstrong. “Their achievements reflect not just market savvy but also collaborative problem-solving and resilience—qualities we aim to cultivate through the IB curriculum.”
The competition, sponsored by KPMG since 2005, aims to build financial literacy and encourage youth interest in Bermuda’s financial services sector. Speaking at the recent awards ceremony, Minister of Education Crystal Caesar praised participants for engaging with real-world economic issues and preparing for leadership in Bermuda’s future economy.
Somersfield Academy congratulates all students who participated and thanks KPMG for its ongoing support of education and youth development.
