In a world where market volatility reigns and fortunes rise and fall with the tide of trade, came a challenge like no other. CEO.CA's 2024 Stock Picking Contest was a high-stakes arena where only the bravest investors dared to venture.

The Contest drew to a close on December 31, 2024, with 2,185 courageous contestants battling fiercely for their share of the $3K treasure and the honor of their names etched in the annals of trading legends.

Ascending the throne as the 2024 champion is @Mikael, who claimed a staggering +1,264.33% return. With a powerful ally in $QNC (+3,460%), they have secured their place as the ruler of this year's contest, winning the top prize and a spot in legend on the new CEO.CA Stock Picking Trophy.

FULL CONTEST RESULTS

With 6,546 stock picks spanning various exchanges including the TSXV, TSX, CSE, NEO, NASDAQ, NYSE, OTCQX/QB, LSE, and ASX, this year's battle was fiercely competitive, featuring 1,471 unique investments.

The roster of most frequently chosen stocks included $BIG, $MDMA, $VPT, $AMQ, $EMO, $GRAT, $HUT, $BRW, and $NFG, with $NILI taking the lead at 187 picks. Together, these top 10 stocks account for 839 of the 6,546 total picks and highlight the unpredictable nature of the small-cap kingdom, when tech stocks like $QNC emerge victorious.

A Changing Tide: Early in the contest, Antimony play $MILI rallied many hopefuls to the top. However, it was $QNC that rose to unprecedented heights, carrying its champions to glory.

Also joining the court of legends are:

  • @Prou (+1,242.67%)
  • @dwjones (+1,183.67%)
  • @Tightwadc (+1,165%)
  • @luckylucg (+1,163.67%)
  • @RichRightNow (+1,163%)

Not all who enter the fray emerge unscathed. A shoutout to @AnwarPatel (-85%), @Miron (-85%) and @STFU16 (-85%) who fell in battle and placed last in this year's competition. They fought bravely in these treacherous markets - legends aren't born from playing it safe.

SPOILS OF VICTORY

Congratulations to everyone who participated and of course all of our winners in the top 50 who will receive a share of the $3,000 worth of CEO.CA prizes courtesy of EarthLabs, Inc. (TSXV: $SPOT, $SPOFF.US). 

In these untamed markets, where lesser men falter, your courage and battle-wisdom have marked you as a true warrior-sage of commerce, worthy to sit among the trading-lords of old. Our ravens (mods) will deliver your victory messages this week.

2025 STOCK PICKING CONTEST

*Cough*, changing theme..... The 2024 Stock Picking Contest is officially in the books, and the 2025 leaderboard will be dropping in a few days like a fresh IPO. The leaderboard's dropping in a few days, and when it does... pounds desk ...I want you strapped in and ready.

Because this isn't just another year in the market - this is your shot at greatness.

Stay tuned for more updates posted to #StockPickingContest