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Participate for free in 90 days of paper trading over 3 contests.
Achieve the highest profits to win up to $30,000 USD in cash.
By signing up you automatically register for all contests.
Competition is open to retail traders over 21 years of age, within the US and Canada only.
Contest 1
Sep 15 - Oct 14, 2024
$5,000
1st Place Cash Prize (USD)
+ Lifetime of Benzinga Pro Essential
+ Tour of the NYSE and lunch for 2 at the NYSE
$1,000
2nd Place Cash Prize (USD)
+ 1 Year of Benzinga Pro Essential
$500
3rd Place Cash Prize (USD)
+ 1 Year of Benzinga Pro Essential
Contest 2
Oct 15 - Nov 14, 2024
$10,000
1st Place Cash Prize (USD)
+ Lifetime of Benzinga Pro Essential
+ Tour of the NYSE and lunch for 2 at the NYSE
$2,000
2nd Place Cash Prize (USD)
+ 1 Year of Benzinga Pro Essential
$1,000
3rd Place Cash Prize (USD)
+ 1 Year of Benzinga Pro Essential
Contest 3
Nov 15 - Dec 14, 2024
$15,000
1st Place Cash Prize (USD)
+ Lifetime of Benzinga Pro Essential
+ Tour of the NYSE and lunch for 2 at the NYSE
How it Works
Join us for an exciting journey to showcase your trading skills and compete for amazing prizes!
1. Register for the World Championship of Trading
You can register for the competition for free by clicking here. To ensure fairness, you are limited to one registration using a valid email address and mobile phone number. Any duplicate entries will be disqualified from winning a prize. You must be over 21 years of age and living within the US or Canada only. You can review the Official Rules here.
2. Contest periods
Our Trading Competition consists of three separate contests, each with its own timeframe:
Contest 1
Start: September 15, 2024, 12:01 AM ET
End: October 14, 2024, 8:00 PM ET
Last date to sign up: Monday, October 7, 2024 at 9 AM ET
Registration for Contest 1 will automatically register you for Contests 2 and 3.Contest 2
Start: October 15, 2024, 12:01 AM ET
End: November 14, 2024, 8:00 PM ET
Last date to sign up: Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9 AM ET
Registration for Contest 2 will automatically register you for Contest 3.Contest 3
Start: November 15, 2024, 12:01 AM ET
End: December 14, 2024, 8:00 PM ET
Last date to sign up: Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 9 AM ET
3. When to register
Access to the competition portal will open on September 1, 2024. To participate, you will need to register and create a free competition account in order to gain access to the competition portal and trading platform. This needs to be completed at least 5 trading days before the end of the contest period you wish to be entered for.
4. How to participate
All entrants will start each contest with $100,000 in their competition paper trading account. You can buy equity and option positions in the US markets only, using part or all of your paper trading account balance. You can maintain a part cash, part equity, part option, or all equity or all option paper trading account. You cannot buy fractional shares and you cannot have a position in an amount greater than $10,000 (at the time a position is opened). You must have a minimum of one stock or option in your competition account throughout the contest period and you must make at least one trade per day for 5 trading days during the contest period. You can read the full details on contest instructions here.
5. Winner selection
The entrant with the highest balance of paper trading cash in their paper stock portfolio at the end of the contest period is eligible to win 1st prize, with 2nd and 3rd place runner up prizes for Contests 1 and 2. You can read the full details on contest rules and scoring here .
Read the compete details
in Contest Instructions .
FAQs
What is the World Championship of Trading?
The World Championship of Trading is a series of 3 contests, running from September 15, 2024 to December 14, 2024, where participants assemble and manage a paper stock portfolio using paper cash to compete to have the highest US dollar amount (in paper cash) at the conclusion of each specific contest period. Winners receive cash and/other prizes based on their overall account performance.
Is the competition 100% free to join?
Yes, the competition is 100% free to join. There are no fees or charges at any stage of participation.
How do I register for the competition?
To register, you must create a free TradeZero competition account using our competition sign-up link. Each participant is limited to one registration per person with a valid email address and cell phone number. Participants must be over 21 years of age and be a resident of the USA or Canada.
When can I register for the competition?
Registration opens on July 25, 2024.
Last dates to sign up are:
Contest 1:
Monday, October 7, 2024 at 9 AM ET
Contest 2:
Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9 AM ET
Contest 3:
Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 9 AM ET
Registration for Contest 1 will automatically register you for Contests 2 and 3. Registration for Contest 2 will automatically register you for Contest 3.
What are the contest periods?
The competition consists of three separate contest periods:
Contest 1:
September 15, 2024, 12:01 AM ET to October 14, 2024, 8:00 PM ET
Contest 2:
October 15, 2024, 12:01 AM ET to November 14, 2024, 8:00 PM ET
Contest 3:
November 15, 2024, 12:01 AM ET to December 14, 2024, 8:00 PM ET
How do I set up my contest account?
After successfully registering for the competition, you will gain login access to our competition portal and competition trading platform, to set up your competition paper trading account.
Can I enter multiple times?
No, each participant is limited to one registration per person with a valid email address and cell phone number. However, you can enter all 3 contests.
How are the winners selected?
At the end of each contest period, the entrant with the highest paper trading account value and who has met all participation criteria, will be declared the contest period winner and will be notified accordingly.
What prizes can I win?
Contest 1:
- 1st place: $5000 USD + Lifetime of Benzinga Pro Essential + Tour of the NYSE and lunch for 2 at the NYSE.
- 2nd place: $1,000 + 1 Year of Benzinga Pro Essential.
- 3rd place: $500 + 1 Year of Benzinga Pro Essential.
Contest 2:
- 1st place: $10,000 USD + Lifetime of Benzinga Pro Essential + Tour of the NYSE and lunch for 2 at the NYSE.
- 2nd place: $2,000 + 1 Year of Benzinga Pro Essential.
- 3rd place: $1,000 + 1 Year of Benzinga Pro Essential.
Contest 3:
- 1st place: $15,000 USD + Lifetime of Benzinga Pro Essential + Tour of the NYSE and lunch for 2 at the NYSE.
Can I join the competition after it has started?
You can join any contest period up to 9 AM ET one day in advance of 5 trading days before the contest end date. For example, to join Contest 1, you must register by 9 AM ET on October 7, 2024, and place at least one trade on October 8, 9, 10, 11 and 14.
Where can I find the official rules and instructions?
The Official Rules can be found here and additional contest instructions can be found here. Please review them carefully before participating.
Who can I contact for more information?
Contact our live chat support team for any platform or registration related queries via the website, Monday to Friday from 4 AM ET to 8 PM ET.
Email worldchamps@benzinga.com with any competition related queries.
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