Compete against other universities in an exclusive paper trading competition
Compete against other universities in an exclusive paper trading competition
Compete against other universities in an exclusive paper trading competition
Trade your way to win up to $5k in cash, a funded account, and internship opportunities in Surmount's exclusive March Madness-style paper trading competition for college students.
Trade your way to win up to $5k in cash, a funded account, and internship opportunities in Surmount's exclusive March Madness-style paper trading competition for college students.
Trade your way to win up to $5k in cash, a funded account, and internship opportunities in Surmount's exclusive March Madness-style paper trading competition for college students.
Trade your way to win up to $5k in cash, a funded account, and internship opportunities in Surmount's exclusive March Madness-style paper trading competition for college students.
Trade your way to win up to $5k in cash, a funded account, and internship opportunities in Surmount's exclusive March Madness-style paper trading competition for college students.
Compete for
Compete for
Compete for
Compete for
Compete for
Earn up to $7,000 in cash by simply following the competition rules and be on the top of the leaderboard!
Earn up to $7,000 in cash by simply following the competition rules and be on the top of the leaderboard!
Earn up to $7,000 in cash by simply following the competition rules and be on the top of the leaderboard!
1st Place
1st Place
1st Place
$2,500 in cash
$2,500 in cash
$2,500 in cash
Funded account
Funded account
Funded account
Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities
2nd Place
2nd Place
2nd Place
$1,000 in cash
$1,000 in cash
$1,000 in cash
Share your strategies
Share your strategies
Share your strategies
Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities
3rd Place
3rd Place
3rd Place
$500 in cash
$500 in cash
$500 in cash
Share your strategies
Share your strategies
Share your strategies
Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities
Leaderboard
Leaderboard
Leaderboard
Leaderboard
Leaderboard
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Competitor
Competitor
Competitor
University of Maryland
University of Maryland
University of Maryland
Miami Dade College
Miami Dade College
Miami Dade College
Penn State
Penn State
Penn State
University of Virginia
University of Virginia
University of Virginia
New York University
New York University
New York University
Michigan Investment Group
Michigan Investment Group
Michigan Investment Group
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University
MIT
MIT
MIT
Harvard
Harvard
Harvard
Stanford
Stanford
Stanford
Prize
Prize
Prize
$2,500
$1,000
$500
$250
$200
$150
$100
$50
$25
$20
Realized Profit, %
Realized Profit, %
Realized Profit, %
+8.36%
+8.18%
+8.08%
+8.06%
+8.03%
+7.68%
+7.32%
+7.27%
+7.26%
+7.18%
Realized Profit, USD
Realized Profit, USD
Realized Profit, USD
$20,903.84
$20,448.32
$20,204.90
$20,156.54
$20,081.72
$19,198.00
$18,297.62
$18,163.06
$18,149.58
$17,945.60
The Details
The Details
The Details
The Details
The Details
Virtual money
At the start of the contest, you and every other participant will have $100,000 in your Surmount Paper Trading account for The Thesis contest. In the final bracket, these $100,000 accounts will be reset on a weekly basis,
At the start of the contest, you and every other participant will have $100,000 in your Surmount Paper Trading account for The Thesis contest. In the final bracket, these $100,000 accounts will be reset on a weekly basis,
Supported asset classes
The available asset classes are equities and cryptocurrency only.
The available asset classes are equities and cryptocurrency only.
Selection process
We only judge contestants on net profit - nothing else.
We only judge contestants on net profit - nothing else.
Rewards
The top 10 participants with the highest net profit by the end of the contest will be the winners. Winners will receive cash prizes, the ability to share their strategy (or strategies) for others to invest into, and introductions to top internship opportunities at partner/sponsor companies.
The top 10 participants with the highest net profit by the end of the contest will be the winners. Winners will receive cash prizes, the ability to share their strategy (or strategies) for others to invest into, and introductions to top internship opportunities at partner/sponsor companies.
No guarantees
While we are working diligently with our supporting partners, we cannot guarantee that every finalist will receive an internship opportunity.
While we are working diligently with our supporting partners, we cannot guarantee that every finalist will receive an internship opportunity.
Remember, all rules must be followed to secure your prize.
Remember, all rules must be followed to secure your prize.
What's paper trading?
What's paper trading?
What's paper trading?
What's paper trading?
What's paper trading?
Our paper trading engine provides a simulated environment to practice trades without risking real money.
Our paper trading engine provides a simulated environment to practice trades without risking real money.
Where can I watch a video tutorial?
Where can I watch a video tutorial?
Where can I watch a video tutorial?
Where can I watch a video tutorial?
Where can I watch a video tutorial?
Our team created a handy YouTube video that shows how the contest works from start to finish.
Our team created a handy YouTube video that shows how the contest works from start to finish.
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Automate any portfolio using data-driven strategies made by top creators & professional investors. Turn any investment idea into an automated, testable, and sharable strategy.
Automate any portfolio using data-driven strategies made by top creators & professional investors. Turn any investment idea into an automated, testable, and sharable strategy.
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Surmount builds investment products with the objective to help investors approach markets smarter & with less hassle.
Surmount does not provide financial advice and does not issue recommendations or offers to buy stock or sell any security. Investments in securities are subject to risk. Read all related documents before investing. Investors should also consider all risk factors and consult with a financial advisor before investing.
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