Trading Day Competition

Stevens Trading Day 2026: Join Our Virtual Stock Trading Competition

Participants of Trading Day prepare for instructions


The School of Business at Stevens Institute of Technology invites high-school sophomores and juniors to compete in Stevens Trading Day 2026—a two-part experience that combines a month-long virtual investing competition (February 2026) and a live on-campus trading finals (late April 2026).

During the virtual portion, you’ll manage a simulated equities portfolio and learn core investing concepts in a fun, interactive game. All participants receive a certificate recognizing their involvement—perfect for future college applications.

The top 25 portfolios at the end of February will be invited to our Hoboken, NJ campus to compete in the live finals inside the Hanlon Financial Systems Center trading labs, where students will:

  • Use our 24 Bloomberg terminals

  • Hear from Stevens finance faculty about current market trends

  • Experience our state-of-the-art trading environment

How to Register:

After registering, you’ll receive instructions on how to pay, how to access the StockTrak trading simulator, and the full competition rules.

For questions, contact Lindsay Hartelius at [email protected].

We hope to see you in the competition!

Important Dates

  • December 1, 2026 - Registration Opens

  • January 20, 2026 - Registration Deadline

  • February 1, 2026 - Virtual Trading Competition begins

  • February 28, 2026 - Virtual Competition Ends

  • May 1, 2026 - Live Trading Competition Event

Last Year's Winner

Trading Day 2025 winner

Jackson Lee - Trinity Christian School, Virginia

If you are interested in more information about the School of Business at Stevens, please contact Assistant Director of Undergraduate Outreach and Reputation
 Lindsay Hartelius here to schedule an appointment or email any inquires to [email protected]

*Finalists are responsible for their own travel costs to attend the finals event at the Hanlon Financial Systems Center.