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The competition runs on a quarterly schedule. At the end of each quarter, the competition resets and the algorithms in the current competition are automatically resubmitted to the next competition.

Algorithms are simply ranked by net performance over the quarter, but this condition is subject to change. To view current rankings, see League.

The top three organizations at the end of the quarterly competition receive prices of $500, $300, and $200, respectively. There must be at least 10 submissions in the competition to qualify for prizes.

Before you submit an algorithm, you must run a backtest successfully. Your algorithm must observe the following rules:

• Your algorithm is unique. Teams are penalized for submitting algorithms that are nearly identical to other competitors.
• Your algorithm trades liquid securities. For equities, this includes the top 1000 stocks, crypto top 10 coins, forex top 20 pairs, and futures the top 30 contracts.
• The maximum leverage is 2.

Follow these steps to submit your team's algorithm:

1. Log in to your account.
2. Open the page.
1. In the top navigation bar, click Research.
2. Click on League tab.
3. On the league page, scroll down to find your team's submission. Newly registered organizations will be on the bottom of the page.
4. Click on your team's View button.

5. Click on the Update Competition button on the right side of the screen.
6. Fill the Update League Submission form with the algorithm's name, description, and attach the backtest.

7. Follow these steps to attach a backtest:
1. Click Attach Backtest.
2. Click the Project field and then select the project that contains the backtest that you want to attach from the drop-down menu.

You can only attach projects that you own.

3. Click the Backtest field and then select a backtest from the drop-down menu.
8. Click on the Update League Submission button.

Your algorithm has been submitted and is competing in the league. Congratulations!

The source code of each algorithm is private during its first quarter in the competition. At the end of its first quarter in the competition, the source code will be visible, even if the algorithm is submitted to the next competition. To keep your source code private, submit a new algorithm for each quarter.

Remember, the goal is to demonstrate the strength of your abilities which is easier when employers can review the code you're writing.

Schools and clubs can have up to two entries in the competition each quarter. For example, Duke University can have one entry for FECON 413 and another entry for the Duke Investment Club.

To share information about this competition with your team members or university, feel free to download and distribute the following pamphlet.