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