A day in the heart of the German financial world: For A. Soltanipour, the winner of the recent FOM stock market simulation game, a dream came true. Together with representatives from CapTrader and the FOM University of Applied Sciences Frankfurt Stock Exchange visit. This exclusive insight offered far more than just a simple guided tour - it was a deep dive into the mechanisms of the modern capital market.
From the parquet to the interview
Accompanied by Jan Heyder (CapTrader) and Dr. Ilja Schaab (FOM), the delegation experienced the fascinating atmosphere on the trading floor. A special highlight was the meeting with the well-known financial expert Mick Knauff, who interviewed the winner directly on site. During the visit, the participants gained exciting insights into the requirements of stock exchange trading and saw at first hand how digitalization has transformed traditional trading venues.
Impressive performance in the business game
The trip to Frankfurt was the reward for an outstanding performance during his studies. As part of the „Finance & Banking“ module, the winner achieved an impressive return of 45% within just six months. The stock market simulation game simulates international trading under real conditions. With a fictitious capital of 1 million US dollars, students can trade all asset classes - from shares and forex to options - on the professional CapTrader platform.
Science and practice combined
Jan Heyder, International Senior Sales Manager at CapTrader, is delighted with the success of the cooperation: „We are very pleased that the stock market simulation has been incorporated into research and teaching and developed further.“ The aim is not only to provide students with theoretical training, but also to give them a real feel for risk management and opportunities for returns on the global market.
Expansion of cooperation planned
The simulation is currently offered in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich and Stuttgart. Due to the great response and the high quality of the student contributions, CapTrader is planning to expand the program to other cities in order to give even more young talents access to the practical world of finance.
Conclusion
The visit to Frankfurt marks the culmination of a successful learning journey. With this commitment, CapTrader proves that the promotion of young talent goes far beyond the provision of software. It is about awakening passion and bringing expertise to life.