Think you can beat AI? Put your stock-picking skills to the test in the CMA x FinTech OpenTrade Case Competition and compete to build the highest-performing portfolio against OpenTrade's AI agents. OpenTrade is a Y Combinator-backed startup reimagining investing with AI-powered trading and research

Key Dates

Registrations openJul 24, 2026, 9:00 AM AEST

Registrations closeJul 31, 2026, 9:00 PM AEST

Brief releaseAug 1, 2026, 9:00 AM AEST

Submissions openAug 1, 2026, 9:00 AM AEST

Submission deadlineAug 2, 2026, 9:00 PM AEST

All times shown in Australia/Sydney (AEST/AEDT).

Rules and Eligibility

Eligibility: Open to all university students in Australia.

Registration: All participants must create a free OpenTrade account to compete.

Competition: The competition will be conducted through the OpenTrade platform, where participants will build and manage their portfolios. Further details and timelines will be provided after registration.

Competition Structure

Finals

Round

Aug 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM

Prizes

1st Prize

Internship Interview

2nd Prize

$500 AUD Claude Credit

3rd Prize

Coffee chat with founders

Details

Host: Capital Markets Association
Location: Virtual
Registration: Free
Education level: All education levels
Team size: 1-4 members

Host Contact

Reach out to Capital Markets Association if you have questions or need clarification.

cma.sponsorships1@gmail.com