SWITZERLAND FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY 2024🌟
An Investment Contest: Make investing your new habit!
You can join the contest anytime from the 1st of February till the 24th of April 2024!
Do you want to enhance your financial knowledge, connect with like-minded individuals, and stand a chance to win amazing prizes worth over CHF 30,000?
Look no further, because we have an exciting contest just for you!
At UMushoom, we firmly believe that financial literacy is the key to creating a prosperous future. To empower individuals across Switzerland and encourage them to develop healthy financial habits, we are thrilled to announce our Switzerland-based Contest for Financial Literacy 2024!
What is the Switzerland for Financial Literacy 2024?
The Financial Literacy Contest is an initiative aimed at promoting financial education and making investing a new habit. With the support of prominent industry names like Swissquote, ZKB, Invesco and many more we aim to equip participants with essential financial knowledge and skills that will benefit them for a lifetime. This unique opportunity will provide you with a platform to showcase your knowledge, compete alongside other talented individuals, and make investing your new habit! The best part of all, it’s completely free to join!
Prizes Worth Over CHF 30,000 Await!
Get ready to be amazed by the prizes we have in store for the winners! We are offering a staggering total of over CHF 30,000 worth of prizes! The top performers in the contest will win prizes that include but are not limited to:
2 VIP tickets for the Europa League Final 2024 in Dublin by Swissquote
A ZKB Fund Portfolio over CHF 10'000
Barista Workshop for you and three of your friends by ViCafe
And many, many more! You can find the complete list on the contest page.
How to participate?
Sign up or log in to UMushroom
You are automatically added to the contest group
We have done the work for you and created a portfolio with CHF 10'000 paper money for you
Start adding instruments to the your contest portfolio (at least at least 5 stocks/cryptos or 1 fund/ETF) to collect performance points.
Complete each milestone activity and collect activity points
Complete as many as possible to win prizes!
How to Win?
Now, let's talk about the road to victory. Here's how you can increase your chances of winning!
Complete all the educational milestones, challenges, and quizzes to earn maximum points! Each milestone is enriched with valuable bite-size tips to help guide you on your investing journey. Build your very first paper portfolio and learn to grow it! Your engagement and dedication will significantly enhance your chances of winning.
Everyone is different and so is the focus of each individual when it comes to investing. Therefore we have different criteria for the three main prices that the jury will be focusing on:
Swissquote: The portfolio with the best performance based on stock/instrument picking
ZKB: Well-diversified portfolio considering various dimensions such as diversification with respect to asset classes, geographies and sectors.
University of Zurich: The best-documented portfolio, i.e. a detailed description of the strategy under "Description" and comments to the individual transactions under "Post something about your portfolio" in the contest portfolio.
What's in it for You?
We understand that participating in a contest requires valuable time and effort. However, we assure you that joining the Financial Literacy Contest will be an investment that you won't regret. Here's what you can expect in return:
Enhanced Knowledge: Deepen your understanding of personal finance, and investing strategies, and develop investing skills!
Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse community of financial enthusiasts and industry professionals. Expanding your network opens doors to countless opportunities.
Prizes and Rewards: Stand a chance to win incredible prizes and celebrate creating a new habit!
Important Dates to Remember
Mark these dates on your calendar and be sure to participate in every stage of the contest to maximise your chances of winning!

Rules of Participation
To ensure fair play, we have a few rules in place:
Agree to the conditions of participation
Publish a portfolio on the "Switzerland for Financial Literacy" group
Fulfilled the minimum requirements for the contest portfolio: CHF 10’000 start capital and bought 5 stocks/cryptos or 1 Fund/ETF
The Contest is open to all Natural Persons over 18 who are residents of Switzerland. Only one entry per person is accepted; creating multiple accounts and contest portfolios is not permitted. Collaboration between several persons is also not permitted.
Participants must adhere to ethical conduct and respect fellow contestants. Registration must be done via the official website, and all required details must be provided accurately.
For a complete list of rules, please refer to “Conditions of participation” on our official contest website.
Meet Our Esteemed Jury Members
You'll be thrilled to know that our contest will be judged by a distinguished panel of experts who are renowned for their expertise in the financial industry. Each Jury member brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, ensuring fair evaluation and an enriching contest experience for participants. Be on the lookout for their respective content, as it will be packed with valuable tips to help you collect points!

Florence Schnydrig Moser (ZKB)
Enzo Piccolo (Swissquote Bank)
Professor Thorsten Hens (University of Zurich)
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to widen your financial horizons, forge lasting connections, and win exceptional prizes! Keep an eye on our website and follow us on social media for the latest updates and official announcements. Let's embark on this exciting journey of financial literacy together!
*Disclaimer: The Financial Literacy Contest is organised and hosted by UMushoom with the support of esteemed industry partners. This contest is not affiliated with or sponsored by any government entity.