The contest began on March 20, 1996. Each contestant can manage two portfolios. Contestants are limited to only one type of contract at a time in each portfolio. More than one contract of each type is allowed at a time, but all contracts must be for the same expiration date.
Maintenance margin is the same as the initial margin.
Stops are not allowed. Contest lasts six weeks. A negative portfolio value indicates a contestant who has been wiped out. In this contest a contestant who wipes out can no longer trade.