The contest began on September 14, 1994. Contestants are limited to only one type of contract at a time. More than one contract is allowed at a time, but all contracts must be for the same expiration date.
Maintenance margin is the same as initial margin.
Stops are not allowed. A negative portfolio value indicates a contestant who has been wiped out. In this contest a contestant who wipes out can no longer trade. Value of portfolio during game Stand. The portfolio benefitted from the rise in interest rates, with a particularly strong trend the last few weeks.