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Test-drive the world’s top futures products in Trading Challenges using real-time market data in a risk-free simulated environment.
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Enhance your trading expertise through our comprehensive challenges, including monthly, private and university competitions, designed to provide hands-on expertise and compete in a risk-free simulated environment.
Upcoming Trading Challenges
Private Simulated Environment
Whether you’re running a classroom, trading desk, onboarding new hires or leading any other organization, we’ll tailor-make a no-cost simulated environment that hits your learning objectives. There’s no substitute for hands-on experience, and our simulated environment is the ultimate proving ground.
University Trading Challenge
Every fall, students from universities worldwide come together in teams to compete in a hands-on, risk-free trading competition to hone their skills and gain practical experience.
Find out more about the Trading Simulator
Trade in a risk-free environment, leveraging real market data across all six asset classes. Whether you’re trading standard, E-mini or Micro-sized products, use the simulator to elevate your trading strategies.
Resources to help you gain a trading edge
Boost your trading skills with our education and research. From courses to live events and essential tools, we’ve got everything you need to stay ahead in futures trading.
Course catalog
Enhance your futures and options trading at every level. From beginners to pros, our courses will sharpen your skills and deepen your market knowledge.
Featured tools
Just like any pro, a futures trader needs the right tools. Get real-time market news, analyze price behavior and see which markets are hot – all just one click away.
Events calendar
Discover a calendar packed with online and in-person educational events. From CME Group and our top partners, these events are designed to boost your trading skills.
Academic resources
Whether you’re experienced at trading or building your foundation of knowledge, our educational courses and tools help you stay a step ahead.
Contact Us
Connect with a member of our team for more information about our Trading Challenges.