Thursday, 12 February 2026 Reading time : 5 minutes

Mastering the markets: The Traders Cup is an innovative game for structured products in Switzerland. Learn how to trade structured products and expand your financial knowledge.

The Traders Cup combines hands-on trading with specific education and is aimed at the next generation of investors. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced trader, the Traders Cup offers an exciting opportunity to test trading strategies, compete with others, and gain valuable experience.

Why should you enter the Traders Cup?
The Swiss Structured Products Association (SSPA) is continuing its innovative stock market game in Switzerland with the Traders Cup 2026. Experience playful, interactive trading with structured products that is realistic, exciting and educational.

• Free participation: Start with your demo portfolio and learn to trade under realistic conditions.
• Interactive learning platform: Use the academy, live webinars and online tests to expand your knowledge.
• Exciting competitions: Compete with other traders and refine your strategy.
• For beginners and professionals: The Traders Cup offers a challenge for everyone.
• Win one of many great prizes: Play for prizes worth over CHF 25,000 in total.

Know more, trade better: Important dates at a glance
The Traders Cup kicks off on February 16, 2026 with a training camp where you get to know the game and familiarise yourself with the platform. This will be followed by two consecutive game phases that will introduce you step by step to trading structured products:

• Training camp: 16–27 February 2026
  Introduction to trading and platform use
• Phase 1: 2 March–2 April 2026
  Leveraged products and trading strategies: Learn how to trade warrants, mini futures and KO certificates
• Phase 2: 13 April – 15 May 2026
  Investing in investment products: Focus on popular investment solutions such as BRCs and theme certificates.

Collect rewards and score points
Unlike traditional trading games, the Traders Cup rewards not only your portfolio performance, but also your knowledge. Collect rewards through successful trades, clever strategies and interactive learning content, and secure additional points for the ranking.

Strong partners
The Traders Cup is organised by the Swiss Structured Products Association (SSPA) and supported by Zürcher Kantonalbank as well as other sponsors. These renowned partners contribute their extensive experience and expertise to provide a unique and educational trading experience. Thanks to this strong support, you can look forward to a professional and practical introduction to trading structured products.

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Disclaimer
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