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Trade Against a Pro

Calling all new challengers

 

End 2020 on a high note by taking steps to master a new skill – trading futures. Learn while you compete against trading pro Bob Iaccino and the field in our “Trade Against a Pro” futures trading challenge, starting on December 6.

Enjoy added learning opportunities in our recently released “Master the Trade: Futures” course, designed for new-to-futures traders and featuring the perspectives and tips of seasoned futures pros.

The top three finishers for this challenge will earn cash prizes. Gain experience in a risk-free simulated environment while competing for a top spot.

This competition is open to residents in the United States (US), Canada (CA) excluding Quebec, United Kingdom (UK), Germany (DE), Netherlands (NL), Switzerland (CH), Republic of Korea (KR), Taiwan (TW), and Japan (JP).

How to Register

New CME Account User

  1. Create a free CME account
  2. Verify email address
  3. Return to this challenge registration page
  4. Click on the "Enroll Today" button
  5. Enter your challenge name

Existing CME Account User

  1. Log in to your CME account
  2. Click on the "Enroll Today" button
  3. Enter your challenge name
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About Bob Iaccino

Bob Iaccino got his start in 1993 as a phone clerk on the CME floor. Today, Bob appears weekly on various media outlets, including as a featured trader on CNBC's "Futures Now.” He has served as Chief Market Strategist at multiple firms, including Path Trading Partners, a boutique analytics firm he co-found in 2015, and TrendyTrade.com.

Get Started

  1. REGISTER: (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY) Register free with the CME Institute, which is where you will access the trading simulator.
  2. PREPARE: Arm yourself with product knowledge and practice before the contest starts by completing the pre-competition tasks outlined.
  3. COMPETE: Test your skills in the trading challenge beginning Sunday, Dec 6 at 5:00 p.m. CT

Competition Details

  • Throughout the Competition, all trades will be completed in the Challenge Simulator
  • All traders will begin with a virtual account of $100,000, with the goal of increasing the balance as much as possible by the conclusion of the competition
  • The top three traders with the highest account balance and completed Eligibility Checklist at the end of five days will earn cash prizes and bragging rights

Questions?

Please contact us at institute@cmegroup.com

 

Competition Dates

Starts:
Sunday, Dec 6 at 5:00 p.m. CT

Ends:
Friday, Dec 11 at 12:00 p.m. CT

Prize Details

First Place Prize: $2,500
Second Place Prize: $1,500
Third Place Prize: $850

 

 

* Trading challenge is conducted between Sunday, Dec 6 at 5:00pm CT - Friday, Dec 11 at 12:00pm CT during the CME Group Session.

* Enter by 5pm CT Dec 6, 2020

Enroll using the link and follow instructions. NO ACTUAL CASH WILL BE TRADED. Up to three cash prizes of up to US$2,500 available. US, UK, CA, DE, NL, JP, KR, and TW residents only. Over 18 only. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Full details and T&Cs here.