ONLINE STOCK MARKET CHALLENGE
By Adnews Staff
Southam New Media and Royal Bank Action Direct launched the Online Stock Market Challenge earlier this week. Contest entrants choose one stock from each of six categories to build a $100,000 fictional portfolio. After 13 weeks of trading, the most valuable portfolio receives a $5,000 prize. A $500 prize will also be awarded to the portfolio with the biggest weekly gain. Five weekly draws for Royal Bank Action Direct sweatshirts, hats, mugs and briefcases will also be held. All Canadian residents 19-years-of-age and older are eligible to enter the contest. Would-be stock wizards can register at participating Southam newspaper Web sites. The contest is being promoted this week and next week in Southam papers across the country. The advertising was produced in-house.