The Wolves of Wall Street Competition.
The world’s premier global stock market simulation and investment thesis challenge for the youth. Twelve weeks, real-market trading, weekly mentorship with Harvard student advisors, and prizes worth up to $1,000.
Twelve weeks.
One portfolio defended.
A 12-week investment competition challenging students to develop an intelligent portfolio strategy, trade strategically, and rise to the top of the global leaderboard. Enter solo or get placed on a global team of 3–4. Six teaching sessions and three direct mentoring office hours with Harvard advisors. Curious what students produce with us? Read student work in The Lab. Prefer an eight-week taught programme instead? Explore the Capital Minds Fellowship and apply here.
Construct & Trade
Build a real-world portfolio inside the MarketWatch Live Simulator. Trade equities using real-time market metrics with zero financial risk.
Formulate Stock Pitch
Analyze your trading choices, dissect company valuations (P/E ratios, balance sheets), and compile a professional stock investment thesis.
Defend to Jury Panel
The top 10 finalists qualify to present their investment thesis live to a panel of expert judges for a share of the $1,000 global prize pool.
Six reasons
this isn’t another class.
Build financial understanding, learn to make informed investments, and compete against quality teams from all over the world.
Portfolio development
Build a real portfolio and receive direct feedback from experienced analysts, traders, and investors.
Student-led
Run by a Harvard student-led team — mentors who sit beside you in every live workspace session.
Compete globally
You’re matched against quality teams and ambitious high-school participants from across the world.
Resume boost
A real, judged competition led by Harvard Student Mentors — highly defensible on any university application.
Teamwork
Sharpen the collaboration, communication, and pitch-presentation muscles that compound for life.
Win $1,000
Top finalist teams share prizes worth up to $1,000 — plus global alumni recognition and a finalist badge.
Real markets.
Real simulation.
All trading takes place on MarketWatch — a web-based stock market simulation that lets you track stocks and craft a portfolio with real-world data, no real money on the line.
MarketWatch Simulation
Hands-on portfolio construction with live market data. Track, trade, and stress-test your investment thesis week over week.
Stock Pitch & Jury
Teams compile their complete portfolio performance and stock analysis into a pitch deck. The top 10 finalists are selected.
Grand Finals
Top 10 teams present live to a panel of expert judges. Winners are announced and cash prizes are granted immediately.
Saturdays.
9–10 AM ET.
Twelve live Saturdays. Six interactive teaching sessions, four dedicated mentorship office hours, a semi-final and a final. Cohort 1 starts Oct 24, 2026; Cohort 2 starts Feb 27, 2027. Convert EST to your local time zone.
Foundations
Master the core concepts of value investing, bond valuation, and portfolio diversification.
Competition Kickoff
Cohort onboarding, terminals rules setup, and Investing 101 fundamentals.
Investing Intentionally
Value vs Growth stock selection, asset diversification, and bond valuation.
Mentorship Session
Wall Street expert workshop and interactive office hours with Harvard mentors.
Active Analysis
Technical chart patterns (RSI, moving averages) and top-down industry analysis.
Strategy & Mentoring
Diverge into advanced options, short selling, and refine slides with direct Harvard student advice.
Diving into Derivatives
Derivatives risks, options trading mechanics, and short selling principles.
Presenting Professionally
Portfolio packaging metrics and structuring a professional investment pitch.
Mentorship Session
Direct portfolio diagnostic check-in and trade reviews with Harvard mentors.
Mentorship Session
Slide-by-slide stock pitch reviews and presentation dry-run rehearsals.
Championship
Wrap up your thesis, pitch to the expert panel of judges, and share the $1,000 global prize pool.
Personal Finance
Wealth building basics, savings structures, and long-term asset indexing.
Mentorship Session
Final pitch deck fine-tuning and Harvard student advisor Q&A dry run.
Semi-Final Phase
Teams present portfolio metrics & analysis. Top 10 finalists are selected.
Grand Finals & Awards
Top 10 present live portfolio reviews to expert panels. Winners announced.
Learn directly from
those who've done it.
Every session is run, judged, and mentored by current Harvard students and recent graduates who live the subjects they teach.
Passionate about education equity and youth mentorship. Mentoring roles with Harvard Model Congress, the Eritrean and Ethiopian Students Association, and the Cambridge Community Center.
Graduated cum laude from Harvard College (Psychology, secondary in Economics). HBS SVMP 2025. Former President of Harvard Latinos in Finance & Technology. Prior internships at Citi, Moderna, and Bain & Company.
Junior at Harvard studying Applied Math and Statistics. Experience spans applied AI research, political data science and election forecasting, and full-stack product development.
$399 in October 2002.
Two very different outcomes.
The point of investing isn’t the ticker. It’s the habit. We open the competition with the same case we ask every fellow to internalise — what does $399 actually compound into when you let it.
1st-Gen Apple iPod
Purchasing the latest consumer gadget in 2002 offered immediate utility, but over 20 years, it fully depreciated into obsolete tech junk worth nothing today.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock
Investing $399 in Apple shares in 2002 yielded 1.425 shares. Due to splits, dividends, and stellar compounding, the investment grew by over +52,000%.
Early bird $80.
Regular $100.
Three cohorts launching across 2026–2027. Pick the start that fits your schedule.
All-inclusive pass to the 12-week challenge. Gain real-market experience, professional stock pitching skills, and direct access to Harvard advisors.
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Engagement with Harvard Student Mentors in every session
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Full Access to all professional trading education resources
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Slack Workspace private channels for instant peer support
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Wall Street Webinars covering real-time macro market trends
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Live Simulator full access to construction & stress-test suites
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$1,000 Prize Pool eligibility for top finalist portfolios
Apply in minutes.
Enter solo or form a global team of 3–4. The Wolves of Wall Street Challenge kicks off Saturday, October 24, 2026Saturday, February 27, 2027 at 9 AM ET.
Early Deadline ($80 registration fee)
Regular Deadline ($100 registration fee)
Cohort 1 Kickoff & Simulator Trading Begins
Grand Finals, Expert Jury Defense, & Awards
Early Deadline ($80 registration fee)
Regular Deadline ($100 registration fee)
Cohort 2 Kickoff & Simulator Trading Begins
Grand Finals, Expert Jury Defense, & Awards
What past finalists say.
"I attended the Wolves of Wall Street and learned about value investing and reliable metrics like PE and current ratio. I focused on small and medium cap stocks — became a better investor with lower risk."
"This program helped me with my teamwork and collaboration skills, and honed my presentation skills to judges and crowds in a professional and formal manner while still being easy to comprehend."
"What made the Challenge truly unique was its competitive nature and the realistic stock market simulation. The level of competition was intense, pushing me to constantly strive for improvement."
The real questions.
Don’t watch the market.
Beat it.
Twelve weeks. One global leaderboard. Prizes worth up to $1,000.