Stock-Picking Competition by MS Microcaps LLC and GeoInvesting LLC
Last Updated: 25 Apr 2025
1. Eligibility
1.1. Participants must be of legal age in their jurisdiction to enter.
1.2. The Competition is open to individuals only (no institutional or group entries).
1.3.No purchase is necessary to enter.
1.4. The Competition shall be void where prohibited by local laws or regulations, including where in MS Microcaps LLC’s reasonable opinion we cannot accept an entry or provide a prize due to sanctions laws or banking restrictions. It is the responsibility of entrants to ensure that they are able to participate in the Competition in compliance with local laws and regulations. To the fullest extent permitted by law, MS Microcaps LLC is not liable where an entrant has breached local laws and/or regulations in connection with the Competition.
2. How to Enter
2.1. Each participant must submit their portfolio through the designated submission form before the deadline.
2.2. Only one entry per participant is allowed. Once submitted, selections are final and cannot be changed.
2.3. Entries must comply with the stock selection criteria outlined in the Competition rules.
2.4. MS Microcaps LLC is not responsible for late or incomplete entries, or for entries not received. There is no fee payable to enter.
3. Portfolio Selection Rules
3.1. Participants must select up to seven stocks, divided into two categories:
Starting Line-Up "Starter" Picks: 3 to 5 stocks with a market cap below $550 million, revenue-generating and have less than 55 million shares outstanding.
Bench based on Starting Five Conference Picks: 2 stocks from the designated list.
4. Scoring & Winner Determination
4.1. Performance will be ranked based on the highest peak portfolio return during the competition period.
4.2. The return is calculated as the average weighted return of all stocks in a participant’s Starting Line-Up portfolio.
4.3. In case of a tie (Two “Starter” portfolios with the same highest peak return):
Best “Bench” Performance - The participant whose performance in the Starting Five portfolio is higher wins*.
Best Individual Stock Performance Across “Starters” and “Bench” – The participant whose best-performing stock had the highest return wins*.
Second-Best Individual Stock Performance Across “Starters” and “Bench” – If still tied, the second-best performing stock will be used*.
Earliest Submission – If still tied, the participant who submitted their picks first wins.
4.4. Each participant is allowed only one entry. The use of multiple email addresses, aliases, or accounts to submit additional portfolios is strictly prohibited.
4.5. If a participant is found to have submitted multiple entries, all of their submissions may be disqualified. The organizers reserve the right to verify participant identity and remove duplicate entries.
5. Competition Timeline
5.1. The deadline for submission of stock picks is 12 AM, EST, May 10th 2025.
5.2.The Competition runs from May 11th, 2025 to November 11th, 2025.
5.3. All performance calculations are based on publicly available stock market data.
5.4. Winners will be announced within 14 days of the Competition's end.
6. Prizes (If Applicable)
6.1. Prizes (if any) will be determined and announced before the Competition begins.
6.2. If a participant is found to have violated the rules, they forfeit any claim to prizes.
6.3. Prizes are non-transferable and may be subject to taxes or reporting requirements.
6.4.Winners may be required to complete and return an eligibility form stating their age and residency details.
6.5. MS Microcaps LLC will not be liable for any failure, delay or inability to contact a Winner or runner up.
7. Conduct & Fair Play
7.1. Participants must act in good faith and comply with all rules.
7.2. Any attempt to manipulate, cheat, or use non-public information will result in disqualification.
7.3. The organizers reserve the right to modify the rules or terminate the Competition at any time.
7.4. Directors, employees and immediate family members of employees of MS Microcaps LLC its associated companies and agencies may enter the Competition, but are not eligible to be selected as a winner. Their results will be reported separately from all other entrants’ results.
8. No Investment Advice & Liability Disclaimer
8.1. This Competition is for educational and entertainment purposes only. No actual trades are executed.
8.2. Nothing in this Competition should be construed as financial or investment advice.
8.3. The organizers are not liable for any financial losses participants may incur from real-world trading decisions based on the Competition.
9. Data & Privacy
9.1. By entering, participants agree to the collection and use of their data for tracking and leaderboard purposes.
9.2. No personal or financial information will be sold or shared with third parties.
10. Governing Law & Disputes
10.1. The Competition is governed by the laws of State of Florida, United States.
10.2. Any disputes must be resolved through informal negotiations first. If unresolved, they will be handled in a court of competent jurisdiction sitting in Palm Beach County, Florida.
By participating, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.
For questions, contact admin@msmicrocaps.com
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