Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge 2026

To All UG Students,

The Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge 2026 is now open for applications.

About the Challenge
This Challenge is the only university investment competition to take place entirely within the Bloomberg Terminal. Each participating teams will have a $1 million virtual USD to invest across securities in 5 weeks’ time. Teams will use the Terminal to define market assumptions, develop a return-generating strategy, and execute trades over a closed network.

The winning team will receive a victory basket including an iPad Pro for each team member and opportunity to network with the Bloomberg recruiting.

Important Dates

All times are in New York Time (EDT).

Application
Interested students should form a team of 3 to 5 members and invite a faculty advisor for the team. The team leader should complete and submit the following online application forms by 11:59pm on October 4, 2026 (New York Time EDT).

     1)    Official registration with Bloomberg at https://portal.bloombergforeducation.com/trading_challenges
            (Team Leader’s Bloomberg Terminal login required)
     2)    Internal registration with HKU Business School at https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCSBzolghWGWNp4

Due to limited quota, teams who have successfully registered for the Challenge will receive confirmation email from the organiser directly.

Details and Enquiries
Please refer the official website at https://portal.bloombergforeducation.com/trading_challenges for more details.

For enquiries, please contact bbgtradecomp@bloomberg.net. 

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Disclaimer:

1. The Faculty will not be responsible for any expenses incurred in this challenge.
2. The data collected is solely administered by the organiser. The Faculty shall not be held liable in the case that disputes, loss or any other situations arise.