September 6, 2018
Virtual Investment Competition
ETF Global Portfolio Challenge –
What: Virtual investment competition, open to undergraduate and graduate students worldwide, designed to teach college students about the fast-growing ETF industry.
Now spanning 6 continents and 41 countries, the ETF Global Portfolio Challenge has attracted thousands of students from over 400 universities since its inception in the Fall 2015
When: held during the Fall and Spring semesters
Why: ETFs are taking on an increasingly prominent role in the securities markets and it is now more important than ever for students to have an understanding of these investment vehicles before making their transition from the classroom to the professional workplace. Our contest offers students a unique, immersive opportunity to learn about investing in ETFs and complements their academic studies by offering a window into simulated real-life trading and investing.
How to get involved: Participation is free and undergraduate and graduate students from all academic disciplines are eligible to compete.
Registration open until Friday, September 21st
For a more detailed description of the contest, its timeline, rules, sponsors, and registration instructions, please visit our contest website – www.etfportfoliochallenge.com
Registration Instructions – ETF PC Registration & Portfolio Construction Instructions
ETF Global Research Platform Tutorials – http://www.etfg.com/tutorials
Awards Winner – http://blog.etfg.com/2017/05/etf-global-portfolio-challenge-wins-fcs.html
Part-time internship opportunity for college students launched in June 2017
Has drawn students from 42 schools, 9 countries, and 4 continents since its launch
Current ETF Career Opportunities – http://etfportfoliochallenge.com/careers-in-the-etf-industry/
Active listing place for job and internship opportunities
Connecting college students with employers within the ETF industry