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Yale Undergraduate Trading Competition

YUTC 2027: April 3–4

Applications open October 12

  • Opens October 12, 9:00 AM ET
  • Closes November 20, 11:59 PM ET
  • Decisions released early January

The competition

YUTC is two days of trading scenarios and games designed by YUTC organizers and sponsors. Between rounds, competitors network with peers and recruiters from top trading firms. Travel to and from New Haven is reimbursed, and competitors from outside Yale have hotel accommodations arranged for the weekend. The competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students worldwide, and no trading experience is necessary.

Applications open
October 12, 9:00 AM ET
Applications close
November 20, 11:59 PM ET
Decisions
Early January
Competition
April 3–4, 2027 · Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Competitors trading on laptops in the hotel ballroom
The whole competition room during a trading round
Organizers at the broadcast table
Competitors in the ballroom facing the presentation screen
Competitors standing and watching the screens
YUTC 2026

2027 Sponsors

Jane StreetDiamond Sponsor
Citadel SecuritiesSilver Sponsor
D. E. ShawSilver Sponsor
Five RingsSilver Sponsor
Walleye CapitalSilver Sponsor

More coming soon

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