Grid it!
Demonstrate your skills and creativity in algorithmic trading. This competition is a great opportunity to not only explore and enhance your understanding of the Algo Trading module but also contribute to making it even better.
Grid it!
Demonstrate your skills and creativity in algorithmic trading. This competition is a great opportunity to not only explore and enhance your understanding of the Algo Trading module but also contribute to making it even better.
Contest stages
7 August
24-28 July
Winners announcement
19-21 July
Main contest period
Training week
Who's in?
The Grid it! contest welcomes all EXANTE employees, regardless of their algo trading knowledge. Whether you're a pro or a beginner, this is your chance to shine!
Every employee can contribute insights and innovative strategies from any department. We strongly encourage the participation of the following teams: Sales, Marketing, Helpdesk, Production Support, and Operations.
Your invaluable client insights can be leveraged to excel in the competition.
Every employee can contribute insights and innovative strategies from any department. We strongly encourage the participation of the following teams: Sales, Marketing, Helpdesk, Production Support, and Operations.
Your invaluable client insights can be leveraged to excel in the competition.
Who's in
The Grid it! contest welcomes all EXANTE employees, regardless of their algo trading knowledge. Whether you're a pro or a beginner, this is your chance to shine!
Every employee can contribute insights and innovative strategies from any department. We strongly encourage the participation of the following teams: Sales, Marketing, Helpdesk, Production Support, and Operations.
Your invaluable client insights can be leveraged to excel in the competition.
Every employee can contribute insights and innovative strategies from any department. We strongly encourage the participation of the following teams: Sales, Marketing, Helpdesk, Production Support, and Operations.
Your invaluable client insights can be leveraged to excel in the competition.
Compete in 3 categories
We are ready to reward the top participants of the contest with a wide range of prizes. The contest will have winners announced across three different categories:
NAV Maestro:
showcase your trading prowess
showcase your trading prowess
Showcase your exceptional trading
skills and reveal your strategy's ability
to achieve the highest NAV.
skills and reveal your strategy's ability
to achieve the highest NAV.
UX Innovator:
elevate the user experience
elevate the user experience
Present your ideas for improving the user experience (UX) and functionality of the platform. Your proposals will help us create a more user-friendly and intuitive workspace for our traders.
Bug Detective:
unleash your bug-finding skills
unleash your bug-finding skills
Identify and propose improvements to our algo trading system. Finding and fixing bugs is essential to platform development, and we appreciate your help.
Compete in 3 categories
We are ready to reward the top participants of the contest with a wide range of prizes. The contest will have winners announced across three different categories:
NAV Maestro:
showcase your trading prowess
showcase your trading prowess
UX Innovator:
elevate the user experience
elevate the user experience
Bug Detective:
unleash your bug-finding skills
unleash your bug-finding skills
Showcase your exceptional trading skills and reveal your strategy's ability to achieve the highest NAV.
Present your ideas for improving the user experience (UX) and functionality of the platform. Your proposals will help us create a more user-friendly and intuitive workspace for our traders.
Identify and propose improvements to our algo trading system. Finding and fixing bugs is essential to platform development, and we appreciate your help.
Win exciting prizes
3,000 EUR we'll pay in total in prizes
Our prizes reflect our recognition of your contribution to the development of our platform. Participating in this contest will also allow you to connect with your colleagues, share experiences and learn new trading techniques.
Branded Gifts
— Office Buttler set
— Wine Decanter
— Card Depot MARU
— Power Station (bagel)
— Wine Decanter
— Card Depot MARU
— Power Station (bagel)
— ZMI Power Bank 10000 mAh
— Selfie light with tripod, USB
— Red wine in a box
— Charging phone stand
— Selfie light with tripod, USB
— Red wine in a box
— Charging phone stand
— Umbrellas that change color under the rain
— Riedel glasses
— Riedel glasses
1st place: iPhone 14 Plus
2nd to 4th places: A choice of one branded exclusive gift from EXANTE
2nd to 4th places: A choice of one branded exclusive gift from EXANTE
NAV Maestro
1st place: AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
2nd to 4th places: A choice of one branded exclusive gift from EXANTE
2nd to 4th places: A choice of one branded exclusive gift from EXANTE
showcase your trading prowess
UX Innovator
1st place: iPad 10th generation
2nd to 4th places: A choice of one branded exclusive gift from EXANTE
2nd to 4th places: A choice of one branded exclusive gift from EXANTE
elevate the user experience
Bug Detective
unleash your bug-finding skills
Win exciting prizes
3,000 EUR we'll pay in total in prizes
Our prizes reflect our recognition of your contribution to the development of our platform. Participating in this contest will also allow you to connect with your colleagues, share experiences and learn new trading techniques.
Branded Gifts
— Office Buttler set
— Wine Decanter
— Card Depot MARU
— Power Station (bagel)
— Wine Decanter
— Card Depot MARU
— Power Station (bagel)
— ZMI Power Bank 10000 mAh
— Selfie light with tripod, USB
— Red wine in a box
— Charging phone stand
— Selfie light with tripod, USB
— Red wine in a box
— Charging phone stand
— Umbrellas that change color under the rain
— Riedel glasses
— Riedel glasses
1st place: iPhone 14 Plus
2nd to 4th places: A choice of one branded exclusive gift from EXANTE
2nd to 4th places: A choice of one branded exclusive gift from EXANTE
NAV Maestro
1st place: AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
2nd to 4th places: A choice of one branded exclusive gift from EXANTE
2nd to 4th places: A choice of one branded exclusive gift from EXANTE
showcase your trading prowess
UX Innovator
1st place: iPad 10th generation
2nd to 4th places: A choice of one branded exclusive gift from EXANTE
2nd to 4th places: A choice of one branded exclusive gift from EXANTE
elevate the user experience
Bug Detective
unleash your bug-finding skills
Join the contest in 4 steps
Join the contest in 4 steps
1
Register
for the contest
for the contest
Register using your EXANTE email, not your personal one. You'll receive a contest demo account with an initial balance of 100,000 EUR for your trading strategies.
Register
Register
2
Explore the new module's capabilities
Download or update the desktop version of the platform. During the training week, familiarise yourself with the new module. Note that it is unavailable in the mobile app and Web Trade.
Learn
Learn
3
Apply your knowledge during the contest
Starting July 24th, access the new contest account, where your trading results will contribute to the final standings. Utilise your acquired module knowledge to compete for victory.
4
Share your feedback
Throughout the contest, actively participate in identifying module improvements and reporting issues. Provide feedback and suggestions to compete in the UX innovator and Bug detective categories.
Share
Share
1
Register
for the contest
for the contest
Register using your EXANTE email, not your personal one. You'll receive a contest demo account with an initial balance of 100,000 EUR for your trading strategies.
Register
Register
2
Explore the new module's capabilities
Download or update the desktop version of the platform. During the training week, familiarise yourself with the new module. Note that it is unavailable in the mobile app and Web Trade.
Learn
Learn
3
Apply your knowledge during the contest
Starting July 24th, access the new contest account, where your trading results will contribute to the final standings. Utilise your acquired module knowledge to compete for victory.
4
Share your feedback
Throughout the contest, actively participate in identifying module improvements and reporting issues. Provide feedback and suggestions to compete in the UX innovator and Bug detective categories.
Share
Share
Wait for the results
We will announce the final results on August 7, within seven days following the contest's conclusion.
Check out the rules
Check out the rules
- Registration Start Date and Time: 19th July 2023, 12:00 AM (UTC)
- Registration End Date and Time: 28th July 2023, 9:00 PM (UTC)
- Competition Start Date and Time: 24th July 2023, 1:30 PM (UTC)
- Competition End Date and Time: 28th July 2023, 9:00 PM (UTC)
- All registrants will receive dedicated contest accounts automatically on Monday, July 24, when the competition starts.
- Initial amount: 100,000 EUR.
- Participants can only trade NASDAQ instruments. Also, using cash conversion needed to perform the trades is allowed. Any other trades will not be qualified for the win.
- Margin trading is allowed.
- Contest account must be created with a corporate EXANTE email address.
- One participant can have only one contest account, and the use of group emails is not allowed.
- All NASDAQ instruments positions should be opened using the Algo Trading module.
- A user can have a maximum of 5 strategies running simultaneously. To create a new strategy, you must delete one of the existing ones.
- Within a strategy, there should be a maximum of 10 levels.
- NAV Maestro: The participant with the highest account Net Asset Value (NAV) denominated in EUR wins. If there are multiple participants with the same NAV, the winner will be determined based on the number of filled orders created using Algo Trading strategies.
- UX Innovator: Participants can propose a new feature for our Desktop Trading Platform, preferably for the Algo Trading module but not limited to it. The feature proposal should be realistic, economically justified, and well-described. Referring to successful solutions from competitors is desirable but not mandatory. The best feature proposal will be selected by our product committee.
- Bug Detective: The winner will be the participant who identifies the highest number of bugs with detailed descriptions and provides video or photo proofs. Bugs reported without supporting evidence will not be considered.
- Minimum number of filled orders: 10.
- Minimum number of traded instruments: 3.
- All positions should be opened using the Algo Trading module. Manual trades are accepted in two cases: to close a trade when the strategy
is stuck and if convert cash.
Each participant can win only one prize. If a participant qualifies for more than one prize, they will receive the prize with the higher value.
Prizes are waiting for you! Don't miss your chance to showcase your abilities! Register for the Grid it! contest today and be part of the exciting journey towards trading excellence. |
Prizes are waiting for you! Don't miss your chance to showcase your abilities! Register for the Grid it! contest today and be part of the exciting journey towards trading excellence. |
Learn more about Algo Trading
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Submit your ideas using the dedicated form. The more feedback you provide, the greater your chances of winning.
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