Top Trader Stock Market Competition

An online summer stock trading competition for high school students run by the Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas. Each participant receives a virtual $1,000,000 and tries to grow the portfolio's value from June through July. Entrants must be legal residents or citizens with a valid Social Security number, registration costs $50, and prizes range from $1,200 for first place to $600 for seventh place.

Offered by UT Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Business

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Top Trader Stock Market Competition

When is the Top Trader Stock Market Competition deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Top Trader Stock Market Competition free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to Top Trader Stock Market Competition?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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