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Northwestern Trading Competition
Explore and advance your algorithmic trading skills through intense competition against some of the brightest minds in the field.
The Thrill of the Market
Build your trading algorithm and watch it compete against market forces and other competitors in real time
- Build and Compete.
- Build trading algorithms on provided Python templates and watch PnL in real-time.
- Meet Sponsors.
- Meet our in-person sponsors for a chance to learn about firms and recruitment.
- Win Prizes.
- We award a variety of cash and other prizes for top placement in all cases.
- Participants
- 65+
- Cash Prizes
- $5,000+
- Cases
- 4+
Frequently asked questions
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- What is the Northwestern Trading Competition?
- A simulated trading event where participants test their trading strategies and skills in a competitive environment.
- Who can participate in the competition?
- Undergraduate students from any US school are welcome to apply. We sponsor travel on a case-by-case basis.
- How is the competition judged?
- Each case is judged based on the profit and loss (PnL) of each team's algorithm.
- Are teams allowed?
- Yes, we require teams of 2-4 during application.
- When and where is the competition?
- The competition will be on October 19th in the Northwestern Technological Institute.
- What resources are provided to participants?
- Participants are given access to market/case information, historical data, and an online backtester.
Get notified when applications open
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