UIS Commodity Trading Competition

Put your market knowledge to the test in a real-world commodity trading simulation. Compete with others to earn prizes, analyze the market, and build investment skills.

Gain hands-on experience trading financial products linked to oil, natural gas, gold, corn and other commodities while learning how supply, demand, weather and global events influence markets.

Open to students from UIS, Lincoln Land Community College and area high schools.

When: September 1-October 30, 2026

Platform: MarketWatch Virtual Stock Exchange

Awards Reception: Tuesday, November 17 from 5:00-7:00 pm in UHB 4020

Free to enter, awarding $2,250 in cash prizes.

To learn more and compete, email skara6@uis.edu or mschl7@uis.edu.

Sponsored by The Brandt Foundation