How much risk are you willing to take?
Accept the challenge, beat the competition!
About competition
University Trading Tournament (UTT) is an interdisciplinary student competition in virtual securities trading, launched in 2015 by the Finance Club of the Faculty of Economics, University of Zagreb. It gives students interested in finance the opportunity to gain practical insight into financial markets.
This year’s edition, while maintaining the successful elements of previous editions, places special emphasis on a new digital trading platform developed through collaboration between FER and EFZG students. The platform offers a more intuitive and structured trading experience, providing participants with a realistic and educational simulation of financial markets while enhancing the project’s long-term value.
The aim and purpose of the project is to increase the financial literacy and theoretical and practical skills of all interested students.
Goal
The goal of the competition is to inspire students to master financial markets, apply trading skills in practice, and unlock opportunities for personal growth and future careers in finance.
Currently, UTT is the only such student competition in the region.
Tournament
Participants trade virtual stocks on the official platform, manage their portfolios, and make strategic decisions with a focus on risk management. Winners are determined by overall portfolio performance, ensuring the competition remains an educational experience rather than a game of chance.
INITIAL CAPITAL AMOUNT
The initial capital amount for each competitor is $10,000 (ten thousand dollars).
ACTIVE DAYS
A day is active when total realized and unrealized P&L for that day is greater than or equal to $100.
|sum(all realized trades) + sum(all unrealized trades)| >= 100
EVALUATION OF RESULTS
For daily P&L x (in dollars), competitors receive 100 * f(x/100) points.
WINNER
The winner is the competitor with at least 10 active days and the highest number of points.
PROGRAM
| Date | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
March 11 - March 31 |
REGISTRATION |
Register for the University Trading Tournament competition by filling out the form. Click the 'Register Now' button. |
|
March 25 - May 10 |
WORKSHOPS |
Educational workshops, where industry leaders and experts will deliver lectures on key topics in the trading world, offering participants not only valuable insights and practical knowledge but also a unique opportunity to network with professionals and like-minded peers |
|
April 1 - May 1 |
COMPETITION |
Competition kicks off! |
|
May 15 |
FINAL CEREMONY |
Announcement of the winners and final gathering of competitors and organizers. |
PARTNERSHIP
In order to be able to advertise the competition in a quality way and provide funds for the prizes, we rely on partnerships. By partnering with University Trading Tournament (UTT), partners gain a unique opportunity to connect with the brightest student talents the trading community has to offer. UTT is not only a competition but also an educational initiative, helping students expand their knowledge of financial markets and trading strategies. Many partnerships result in job opportunities and valuable networking connections, as partners engage directly with top-performing students. By supporting UTT, partners actively contribute to the development of young professionals, shaping the next generation of finance and trading experts. Below you can see what the partnership includes.
PROMOTION
The competition offers sponsors global exposure to international students, boosting brand visibility. This is done through:
Logo on promotional materials
Social media posts
Posting of job opportunities on our web
Booth promotion (in Zagreb)
EDUCATIONAL LECTURES
This is a unique opportunity for sponsors to share their expertise, showcase their day-to-day work, and contribute to the education of young talents eager to learn about financial markets. By holding educational lectures, sponsors help bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing students with valuable industry insights and real-world applications of financial concepts.
CONNECTION WITH TOP COMPETITORS
UTT connects students with the business world, allowing sponsors to engage with top competitors, identify high-potential talent, and showcase their industry to the brightest minds in trading. By interacting with the most ambitious participants, sponsors gain direct access to future leaders in finance, fostering connections that often lead to career opportunities and long-term professional relationships.
PRIZES
1st place
2000€
2nd place
1500€
3rd place
1000€
universitytradingtournament@gmail.com
Stock data from Tiingo.com