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Blank Center 25th Anniversary Celebration Find out more

The 13th annual Babson Trading Competition, sponsored by Fidelity Investments, welcomes students to compete against one another using the Rotman Interactive Trader software, which simulates an order-driven market. This competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students at Babson College, Olin College, and Wellesley College. Students will compete individually, with cash prizes awarded to the top five finishers. Registration is required. Prizing:Cash prizes awarded to the top five finishers as follows:1st place - $4002nd place - $200 3rd place - $1504th place - $1005th place - $50Schedule:4:00 - 5:30 pm Practice Round & Instructions (It is not necessary to attend the practice round if you are already familiar with the software)5:30 - 6:00 pm Pizza and refreshments will be served outside the Cutler Center Finance Lab 6:00 - 6:30 pm Hear from special guests from Fidelity Investments6:30 - 8:00 pm Trading Competition8:00 - 8:15 pm Awards PresentationSoftware:The competition will use the Rotman Interactive Trader software. Prior to the competition, participants are encouraged to download and install the RIT Market Simulator Client and the Excel RTD (Real-Time Data) Links. Once the software is installed, participants can try the online demo case. Additional details can be found on this webpage from Professor Ryan Davies. The competition is based on the Liability Trading cases (LT3, LT4). In these cases, participants will be playing the role of a principal trader. Institutional orders will be randomly routed to a principal trading desk and then traders must decide whether or not to accept the tender. If the order is accepted, the trader then must develop an optimal strategy for unwinding the position over time, accounting for market conditions such liquidity, price volatility, and price impact. Find out more

Join us in Boston for our annual Babson finance networking reception. Reminisce with alumni and faculty, while also meeting the Cutler Center team and learning about what's happening on campus with our finance students. Beer, wine, and refreshments will be provided. Registration is required. Space is limited. This event is open to Babson alumni, faculty, and staff. Find out more

Babson Connect Worldwide 2024: Singapore Find out more