SummerChallenge.
A free six-week paper-trading competition for high schoolers. Start with $100,000 in virtual cash, trade real markets, and prove you've got what it takes — no money, no risk, all skill.
Trading closes in
June 29, 2026 – August 7, 2026 · Ages 13+ · Free to enter
One winner takes it — $50 gift card + winner's certificate
How it works
Enter with Google
Sign in, pick your trading name, and you're in. Free, takes 30 seconds.
Trade the market
Everyone starts with $100,000 in virtual cash. Build a portfolio of US stocks, ETFs & crypto at real, live prices.
Climb the leaderboard
Watch your rank update in real time. Finish #1 in total return and the prize is yours.
The prize
One winner takes it all
No categories, no fine print — the biggest total return on the final bell wins.
Top Trader
Highest overall return
The simplest crown: whoever grows their $100,000 the most, by total return percentage, takes the $50 gift card and the official winner's certificate.
See the full rules for exactly how the winner is calculated.
Think you can top the board?
Bragging rights, real market experience, and a prize on the line. Bring your friends — beating someone you know is half the fun.
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