• Competition Timeline

    The NOVA Finance Challenge runs over approximately eight weeks, combining investing, assessment, and final results.

    Registration Period

    Students register online and receive competition instructions.

    Investment Period (Weeks 1–12)

    Participants actively manage their simulated portfolios using real market data.

    Optional bonus submissions (reports, videos, designs) are completed during this period.

    Financial Knowledge Exam (Week 8-10)

    Students complete the official online finance exam.

    Final Scoring and Results (Week 13-16)

    Scores from all components are combined

    Final rankings are calculated

    Award winners are announced

    Sample Timeline (Adjustable)

    Registration Opens March 1, 2026

    Investment Period March–June,2026

    Bonus Submission Deadline End of Week 12

    Finance Exam Week 8-10

    Final Results & Awards Week 8

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