Jersey City – October 15, 2026 -- Investors in seven markets can trade U.S. stocks, ETFs and options with US$100,000 in virtual money and compete for a share of US$200,000 in trading coupons in Moomoo's third Global Paper Trading Competition, running from October 12 through November 20 (ET).
Moomoo is running the contest for the third consecutive year with Nasdaq TotalView®. This year's theme is "Real Market, Real Edge." Eligible participants are in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong SAR.
Four AI Companions debut in this year's contest
The competition introduces AI Companions for the first time. Participants pick one of four assistants to match their investing style:
- Steady Explorer: fundamental value and long-term growth
- Sector Navigator: emerging sectors and key catalysts
- Short-term Sniper: technical indicators and short-term price movements
- Quant Trader: quantitative models and algorithm trading
The assistants are available around the clock. They can help with an earnings-driven move, a sector theme, a chart or a trading thesis. Moomoo's disclosures state that the tool's output is not investment advice.
Every participant gets one month of Nasdaq TotalView®
All participants receive one month of free access to Nasdaq TotalView®, a depth-of-book market data feed that shows displayed orders and market activity in more detail. Trading covers pre-market, regular and after-hours sessions, using live market data with simulated funds.
Winners get trophies and a shot at Times Square
The top three global competitors and the regional champions receive Moomoo x Nasdaq trophies. Regional top-10 finishers get certificates. Selected participants may also appear on the Nasdaq Tower in New York's Times Square, chosen by final performance and contributions to the Moomoo community.
Neil McDonald, CEO of Moomoo US, said paper trading lets investors test ideas and refine strategies without risking real capital. Moomoo says its community includes more than 31 million investors worldwide.
The coupons are potential credits for eligible equity purchases in a Moomoo brokerage account and hold no other value. Moomoo notes that virtual performance does not ensure success in live trading.