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2026 upcoming event Registration closes September 30

Paper Trading Simulation

Manage a stock portfolio from October 1 to November 1, learn the basics of trading, and compete for cash prizes online.

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Start with the basics. Finish with a portfolio.

Any level of skill is welcome. Participants will receive resources and lessons on managing a portfolio and trading, along with weekly information sessions featuring guest speakers.

  • Learn
  • Trade
  • Compete
Window
October 1–November 1, 2026
Format
Online simulation
Simulation window
–
Format
Online
Entry
Individual
or team of 2–4
Eligibility
High school or
university students
Registration
Closes
September 30, 2026

Learn the basics, then put them into practice

Any level of skill is welcome. Luban provides resources and lessons covering the basics of managing a portfolio and trading, plus weekly information sessions with guest speakers.

  • Manage a portfolio. Practise with a stock portfolio through the October 1 to November 1 simulation window.
  • Build trading fundamentals. Learn the basics of trading through the resources and lessons provided as part of the event.
  • Join weekly info sessions. Learn from the event’s guest speakers throughout the simulation.
  • Start at any skill level. Individual and team entries begin with the same amount of cash.
Luban Sim stock trading dashboard showing a shared portfolio, market quote, order ticket, team activity, and leaderboard
Preview of the trading dashboard.

2026 schedule

Registration closes September 30, and the simulation runs online for a month after that. Weekly information sessions happen during the event, and we'll send session dates to participants by email.

  1. Deadline

    Registration closes

    The registration window closes for individual applicants and teams.

  2. Start

    Portfolio simulation begins

    Participants begin managing a stock portfolio in the online competition.

  3. During the event

    Lessons and guest sessions

    Resources, lessons, and weekly information sessions support participants as they learn the basics of portfolio management and trading.

  4. End

    Final values are compared

    The team with the highest portfolio value by the end of the event receives the first-place cash prize.

Cash prizes for the top three teams

The three teams with the highest portfolio values when the simulation closes win cash prizes, split evenly among each team's members. The full terms are in the contest rules.

  1. First place

    $500 cash prize, split among team members.

  2. Second place

    $200 cash prize, split among team members.

  3. Third place

    $100 cash prize, split among team members.

Participation FAQ

Questions about entry, team matching, learning support, and registration are answered below.

Make your first trade count

The 2026 simulation runs online from October 1 to November 1. Registration closes September 30; email Luban with questions about the event.

All trading uses simulated money. The simulation and its lessons are for education only and aren't investment advice.

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