Semester league
Paper trading
Educational only
Current competition: [Name]
Brief description of the current competition. Example:
“8-week paper trading league starting with $100,000
virtual cash. Most improved risk-adjusted return wins.”
- Start date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
- End date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
- Platform: [Simulator / spreadsheet]
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Eligible: Club members only /
everyone at school / etc.
How scoring works
Make the rules clear so everything feels fair and
transparent.
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Example: Ranked by final portfolio value, with a max
position size and no leverage.
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Example: You must submit a short write-up explaining
your strategy.
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Example: Bonus points for risk management and
diversification.
Rules & expectations
A quick code of conduct to keep things educational and
respectful.
- No sharing real brokerage account screenshots.
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No “pump & dump” or harassment around picks.
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Be ready to explain your reasoning at a basic level.
Leaderboard
Updated every [week / meeting]. Names can be first name +
last initial if you want more privacy.
| # |
Member |
Portfolio value |
Return |
| 1 |
[Name] |
$[value] |
+[x.xx]% |
| 2 |
[Name] |
$[value] |
+[x.xx]% |
| 3 |
[Name] |
$[value] |
+[x.xx]% |
Past competitions
A quick history of what we’ve run before.
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[Semester / Year] — [Name of comp] — Winner:
[Name] — Strategy highlight: [1 sentence].
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[Semester / Year] — [Name of comp] — Winner:
[Name] — Strategy highlight: [1 sentence].
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[Semester / Year] — Stock pitch night —
Best pitch: [Ticker] — [1 sentence why it won].
All competitions are run for educational purposes only. No
real money is required or encouraged, and results do not
predict future returns. Talk to a trusted adult before
making any real-world investing decisions.