2024 Chaparral Markets Institute Trading Challenge

Being one of the few select high school programs partnered with CME Group – the largest derivatives exchange in the world – Chaparral Markets Institute is hosting an electronic trading competition that allows students to experience the excitement, energy and decision-making environment of real-time trading. Through a series of workshops covering financial derivatives, students will learn the role and impact of these markets and experience firsthand how fundamentals, news, and market flows influence trading decisions in real-time.

Challenge Dates

Registration
Now open. Register here.

Registration Closes
Registration for the competition closes on Tuesday, September 17 at 4:00 p.m.

Competition Begins
Competition will begin on Monday, September 16 at 6:30 a.m.

Competition Ends
Competition will conclude on Friday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m.

Sponsors & Affiliates

Terms and Conditions

All participants must follow the outlined rules, regulations and requirements throughout the duration of the challenge.

Products and Contract Specifications

Students will be able to trade various futures and options products through CME’s private environment.

Challenge products include contracts from the following asset classes:

  • Agriculture
  • Energy
  • Metals
  • Equities
  • Interest Rates
  • Crypto
Contact Us

For general inquiries and questions related to the challenge, contact:

CMI Program Lead