UMushroom Investment Challenge 2026
Your Chance to Learn Investing Risk-Free & Win Amazing Prizes!
Do you have little to no experience with investing? Do you think you don’t have enough money to participate in financial markets? Or are you afraid of making mistakes when investing? Then the UMushroom Investment Challenge is just right for you!
Sign up now and take your first step into the world of investments — without any risk!
Organizer & Partners
The Investment Challenge is organized by us, your ultimate investment guide — UMushroom, in collaboration with our partners BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, Xtrackers by DWS, the ETF platform of DWS offering efficient, transparent, and diversified access to global markets, sectors, and strategies, and Yuh, the Swiss all-in-one finance app.
Together, we are committed to providing you with an exciting and educational investment experience.
Why You Should Participate
According to a study by PostFinance and the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU):
70% of people lack basic investment knowledge,
66% believe they don’t have enough capital to invest, and
63% are afraid of making mistakes.
This is where the UMushroom Investment Challenge comes in:
You will invest using a paper portfolio, work with real market data, and learn how financial markets operate in just 8 weeks - without any financial risk.
There is nothing to lose - only to gain. You will understand how investments work, gain confidence in your decisions, and compete with others.
What to Expect
8 weeks of learning & investing: Gain hands-on experience with real market data in a fun and interactive way.
Compare yourself with others: See how your investments develop.
Win amazing prizes worth over CHF 10,000!
Prizes That Motivate You
This challenge isn’t just about learning - it’s about celebrating success. Top participants can look forward to:
- An all-expenses-paid trip to the Morningstar Investment Conference
- Mentorship opportunities with leading industry experts from BlackRock and Robeco
- Pre-funded trading accounts with Yuh worth CHF 2’500
- Additional exclusive prizes and experiences for top performers
Learn from Our VIP Experts
Throughout the challenge, you’ll gain inspiration and real-world insights from experienced industry professionals:
Reto Stalder, founder of Finanzdepot, supports private investors through independent, fee-based financial planning covering investment strategy, retirement, and pension planning.
Nadine Sadecky, finance and life coach with over 15 years of experience in financial planning and wealth management, combines financial expertise with a holistic approach to personal development.
Alexander Bartl, founder of PlanningFinance & Advocate of Structured Financial Planning, specialist in financial & retirement planning.
Patrick Vogel, founder of Finanzvogel and expert in financial education in Switzerland, helps people build financial freedom in a structured and practical way.
Harry Büsser, CFA charterholder, award-winning business journalist and author of the Swiss bestseller Richtig Geld anlegen, brings deep expertise in investing and financial markets.
Markus Amstutz, with more than 37 years of experience in commodities and financial markets, specialises in trading, hedging strategies, and quantitative model development.
Together, they bring decades of real-world experience to help you better understand markets, strategies, and long-term investing principles.
Learn more about the vips here.
Important Information About the Start
The official start of the challenge is on March 16, 2026.
All investments you add to your portfolio will be executed from this date onward.
Sign up now and get ready!
How to Participate
Registration is now open!
Our sign-up video explains exactly how you can take part. Sign up, create your portfolio, and start the challenge.
This is your chance to develop real investment skills — and maybe even emerge as a winner.
