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GLOBAL DERIVATIVES CHALLENGE

"JOHN HULL AWARD"
Theory Ends. The Arena Begins.
NOVIEMBRE – DICIEMBRE 2026
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The Challenge

Real Markets.
Real Decisions.
One Arena.

The Global Derivatives Challenge is the most demanding derivatives trading competition in Latin America. Teams of university students and young professionals compete in real-time market simulations, pricing options, managing Greeks, and executing strategies under pressure.

Named after Professor John C. Hull, the world's foremost authority on derivatives, this award recognizes excellence where theory meets the trading floor.

Global Derivatives Challenge — John Hull Award
100+
Teams
500+
Participants
50+
Universities
8
Editions
6
Weeks
1
Winner
Key Dates

Tournament Timeline

September 2026
Registration Opens
Form your team (2-4 members), submit your application, and receive access to the preparation materials.
October 2026
Training Phase
Access to the trading simulator, tutorials on options pricing, Greeks management, and portfolio hedging strategies.
November 2026
Qualifying Rounds
Six weeks of live market simulation. Teams trade derivatives in real-time, managing risk and maximizing P&L.
December 2026
Grand Final & Award Ceremony
Top teams compete live at the Risk Management & Trading Conference. The John Hull Award is presented to the champion.
Mechanics

How It Works

01

Form Your Team

Assemble a team of 2-4 members. University students, recent graduates, or young professionals in finance. Register your team and institution.

02

Trade Derivatives

Access our proprietary trading platform. Price options, manage your Greeks exposure, hedge your portfolio, and execute strategies under live market conditions.

03

Win the Arena

Teams are ranked by risk-adjusted P&L. The best strategists advance to the final round at the RM&T Conference, where the John Hull Award awaits.

Join the Challenge

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Submit your interest and we'll send you the full registration package, simulator access, and preparation materials.

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