The Euronext Trading Game is a trading simulation challenge designed to help students navigate the complexities of financial markets.
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The Euronext Trading Game is a seven months trading simulation challenge designed to help students navigate the complexities of financial markets.
Participants will manage virtual portfolios of equities and ETFs listed across Euronext’s seven marketplaces using 15-minute delayed market data. Students can take part individually with a virtual endowment of €50,000, or in groups of 5 to 7 members, managing a portfolio of €200,000.
Participants will have a dedicated space to learn, interact, and equip themselves with the tools and guidance needed to succeed – no prior knowledge required.
Open to students in higher education in Belgium, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal, the competition promotes collaboration, integration and healthy competition among the next generation of European investors.
Learn more about the rules, terms and conditions at the bottom of this page
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Euronext Foundation
Financial Literacy activities are supported by the Euronext Foundation.
The Euronext Foundation aims to foster Euronext's support of local sustainable communities and projects across Europe in the fields of financial literacy, diversity and inclusion in finance, and marine resources.
It acts as an umbrella encompassing Euronext’s philanthropic and educational support via dedicated funding and volunteering initiatives to empower young people, promote sustainability, and strengthen our connections with local communities.
NextWise is a fintech committed to enhancing financial education. Its programme is especially designed to make financial markets more accessible and understandable for students, with a highly immersive approach to investment.
Euronext is partnering with NextWise, building on NextWise’s experience in providing financial literacy training, which has already reached nearly 4,000 students through its "Next Challenge" initiative.
The Euronext Trading Game will be hosted on the NextWise app and platform.
Euronext Trading Game - Terms & Conditions
Updated 21/09/2026
EURONEXT TRADING GAME - TERMS & CONDITIONS
Participation in the Euronext Trading Game signifies full acceptance of these rules. To proceed with account activation, participants must tick the box confirming:
I accept the terms of service and the legal notices of the platform and the Euronext Trading Game 2026-2027 game rules.
1. Concept
The Euronext Trading Game is an educational initiative aimed at enhancing participants' understanding of portfolio management and responsible investing. Participants will compete individually or as part of a club.
Event calendar
- Second Edition dates: Monday, 5 October 2026 - Friday, 9 April 2027
- Local Winners Announcement: Friday, 16 April 2027
- European Final - Individual Pitch Battle: Wednesday, 28 April 2027
- European Final - Club Pitch Battle: Thursday, 29 April 2027
Participation eligibility
- Open to students enrolled in higher education institutions in Belgium, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal.
- Students must be able to provide a valid Student Enrolled Status if requested?
Students participate individually as individual investors AND/OR as part of a team forming a club.
- Each individual profile can entrust the management of its virtual allocation - for a minimum of €3,000 and a maximum of €30,000 - to one or more clubs of its choice, with the exception of the club to which it belongs.
2. Registration procedure
Participants must create an individual profile on the platform by completing the following required fields:
- Gender, First Name, Last Name, Email, Password, Date of Birth, Gender
- Profile : Alumni / Student / Teacher / Visitor
An activation code will be sent to the registered email to confirm account creation.
Whether or not an individual joins a club, they can take part in the Euronext Trading Game as an individual investor.
- Participants can join the challenge without using their individual profile, thereby competing as club members only.
- Each participant may take part in the competition as part of a team, in addition to or instead of participating individually.
Participants must then form a "Club":
- Each individual profile can recruit members.
- Each individual profile can apply to a club.
- Each club receives a virtual allocation of €200,000.
- Clubs can be entrusted with the management of a virtual allocation from one or more individual investors - each contribution has a minimum of €3,000 and a maximum of €30,000. A club member cannot allocate funds to their own club.
Further notes
- Alumni, teachers and visitors may create profiles to observe the competition but cannot participate.
- Providing false information or creating multiple accounts will result in disqualification.
3. Participation guidelines
- Free registration: available via the NextWise platform's website, App Store, and Play Store.
Prohibited actions
- Multiple accounts per individual.
- False, incomplete, or inaccurate information.
Any violation of these rules will result in disqualification.
Clubs
- The club's official representative - referred to as the President - is by default the individual profile that has received a minimum of 4 positive answers to join its club.
- A club must be composed of 5 members minimum and 7 members maximum.
- The club profile page is activated as soon as four members accept the invitation to join the club.
- A club enters the competition only when it reaches a total of 5 members, including the President.
- It is no longer possible to recruit new members once the club has reached 7 members.
- A member can quit a club at any time. If the club then has fewer than 5 members, it has 7 days to recruit new members, failing which it is automatically excluded from the competition.
- Club profiles are evaluated throughout the Edition 2 period, from Monday, 5 October 2026 to Friday, 9 April 2027.
- Club profiles are evaluated on separate quantitative criteria?
Clubs are ranked separately:
- Monthly Club Ranking - number of points earner during the month
- General Club Ranking - updated at the end of each month, representing points accumulated since the start of the challenge.
4. Investment scope and order execution
Participants can invest in equities and ETFs listed on Euronext's exchanges in Paris, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Oslo, Dublin, Milan, and Brussels.
Key points
- No derivative products or options are allowed.
- Inverse ETFs are included, but penny stocks are excluded.
- Transactions are fee-free, using 15-minute delayed market data.
Order management
- Orders can be placed, modified, or cancelled 24/7.
- Execution is subject to market prices and portfolio liquidity.
5. Virtual allowances
Each participant receives a virtual allocation of €50,000 if participating as an individual, and €200,000 if participating as a club, to construct their portfolio. Euronext offers one free virtual share at the start of the game.
6. Selection criteria
Participants are evaluated on quantitative metrics, based by date provided by Aptimum:
- Gross Performance
- Risk-Adjusted Performance
- Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI)
- Number of Sectors Covered
- Diversification Ratio
- Compliance with UCITS Rules
The local winners will then advance to the European Final.
Criteria for the Pitch Battle
Local winners will be evaluated by a jury on qualitative criteria, including:
- Investment thesis, strategy, portfolio construction, and execution.
- Presentation, engagement, and clarity.
7. The jury
The jury comprises Euronext employees, chaired by a designated Jury President.
8. Prizes
- National winners: a certified training course from the Euronext Academy on Financial Markets.
If a winner does not respond by 21st of April their prize will be awarded to the next highest-ranking participant, who will advance to the European Final.
- European winners: a day shadowing the local CEO of a Euronext market.
9. Issues and questions
For inquiries, contact: contact@euronexttradinggame.com
10. Responsibilities
Participants must respect the integrity of the competition. Fraud, system manipulation, or breach of these rules will result in exclusion and possible legal action.
The organisers disclaim responsibility for:
- Technical failures or internet disruptions beyond their control.
- Damage to participants' equipment or data.
11. Personal data protection
Personal data is handled in accordance with GDPR and French Data Protection Law. Participants can request access, correction, or deletion of their data by contacting: contact@nextwise.fr
Find out more in NextWise's legal notice (www.nextwise.fr/policies).
12. Authorisations
By participating, winners consent to having their name and location published on media platforms. Requests to opt out must be sent to the email address above.
13. Evidence agreement
The platform's technical systems provide definitive proof of participation and results, barring evident error.
14. Applicable law
This challenge is governed by French law. Disputes will be resolved by the competent French courts.
15. Adherence to rules
Participation implies full acceptance of these rules. Non-compliance will result in exclusion without appeal. Organisers may modify or cancel the competition as necessary, with updates posted on the competition website.
16. Organising companies
About NextWise
NextWise is a fintech committed to enhancing financial education, designed to make financial markets more accessible and understandable for students, with a highly immersive approach to investment.
Euronext is partnering with NextWise, building on its experience in providing financial literacy training, which has reached nearly 6000 students through its "Next Challenge" initiative. The Euronext Trading Game is hosted on NextWise's app and platform.
About Euronext
Euronext is the leading European market infrastructure, operating seven major stock exchanges across Europe: Belgium, France, Italy, Ireland, Norway, the Netherlands, and Portugal.
It provides a platform for listing and trading a wide range of financial products, including equities, derivatives, bonds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). It also offers post-trade clearing, settlement, and custody services.
Euronext plays a vital role in facilitating capital-raising for companies of all sizes, from large corporations to smaller businesses, enabling them to secure financing for sustainable growth. It connects investors with opportunities to allocate savings to listed investment products, driving the flow of capital across European markets.
Euronext's corporate purpose is to shape capital markets for future generations. The Euronext Trading Game is part of Euronext's commitment to promoting financial literacy and education across Europe through the Euronext Foundation.