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In this section we have published a visual instruction how to use Investment Game 2012 platform. The main principles of putting orders etc. will be covered. In addition, frequently asked questions will be covered either.

How to put orders

STEP 1: LOG IN

STEP 2: CREATE PORTFOLIO

STEP 3: CHOOSE A MARKET

STEP 4: CHOOSE A STOCK

STEP 5: PLACE ORDER

STEP 6: CHOOSE BUY/SELL AND AMOUNT

STEP 7 (AN ALTERNATIVE WAY): USE SEARCH ENGINE

Limits of long and short positions

Excerpt from rules:
2.4.4.1. One cannot buy stocks at more than 20% of portfolio value; this also implies that one cannot place an order which after execution will increase single stock value to more than 20% of portfolio value.
2.4.4.2. One cannot short sell single stock at more than 20% of portfolio value; this also implies that one cannot place an order which after execution will increase single stock value to more than 20% of portfolio value.
2.4.4.3. There is a maximum 30% (3 000 000 EUR) limit on short selling. A player cannot short sell more than 30% (3 000 000 EUR) of portfolio initial value.
Order executions delays
2.1.4. Orders are executed with a lag of approximately 15 minutes.
Rankings and portfolio update delays
2.3.6. Portfolio value is calculated as a sum of cash and securities valued at an average of the highest bid and the lowest ask prices at the last available moment.
2.3.7. Ranking will be made according to the portfolio value which carries 50% weight and Sharpe Ratio which carries 50% weight in overall results. Ranking will be updated every 5 minutes.

How is Sharpe Ratio calculated?

2.3.7. Ranking will be made according to the portfolio value which carries 50% weight and Sharpe Ratio which carries 50% weight in overall results. Winning criteria is represented by 50% weight in overall portfolio return and another 50% of Sharpe Ratio. Ranking will be updated every 5 minutes.

2.3.8. Sharpe ratio calculations will be made as follows: risk premium on your portfolio return (the return less risk-free rate) divided of the portfolio standard deviation (Overall). For more information please read here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharpe_ratio

As a risk-free rate will be used 1-Month EURIBOR with weekly update. http://www.euribor-rates.eu/euribor-mortgage.asp