A 12-week curriculum that teaches students how money actually works — then lets them prove it in a national investment competition.
Personal Finance. Investing. Real Skills. No Experience Needed.
A complete financial education experience — not just a test day.
12 weeks of structured curriculum covering personal finance AND investing. Students build real knowledge before they ever touch the trading platform. No experience required.
Practice managing a simulated portfolio on Interactive Brokers — the same professional platform used by real investors and universities worldwide.
Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards with certificates endorsed by Tradechology (USA). Top performers earn national recognition and school-level honors.
Graduates are prepared for advanced challenges like the YIS Global Stock Pitch Competition and beyond. This is your launchpad into the world of finance.
From zero experience to confident investor — here's how it works.
All registered students receive access to the Tradechology Academy Curriculum — covering both personal finance and investing through narrative-driven, historically-grounded lessons.
Every lesson is anchored to a real historical event — making finance tangible, memorable, and relevant.
Students are scored on a balanced scorecard — not just returns, but the quality of their process and knowledge.
| Criteria | Weight | What We Evaluate |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Return | 40% | Total percentage gain/loss over the 4-week competition |
| Risk Management | 20% | Diversification, drawdown control, position sizing |
| Investment Journal | 20% | Quality of trade reasoning, research, and reflection |
| Financial Literacy Assessment | 15% | End-of-program knowledge exam on all curriculum topics |
| Engagement | 5% | Platform usage consistency and community participation |
All participants receive an official e-Certificate of Completion endorsed by Tradechology (USA) and GSOlympiads. Award winners receive printed certificates and trophies.
Tradechology Academy is the foundation. Here's where it leads.
From first lesson to global stage
12-week financial literacy program. Personal finance + investing foundations. No experience needed.
Education4-week national portfolio simulation. Apply what you learned. Compete for awards.
CompetitionAdvanced stock pitch competition. Asia Round. Global Round in New York City.
AdvancedRegistration opens May 1, 2026 — Summer study begins July 1
Official Partners: Tradechology LLC (Chicago, USA) × PT Axindo Persada (Jakarta, Indonesia)