The Next Generation of Market Professionals Starts Here
Future Traders Association provides high school and college students with institutional-grade financial education, business pitch and stock pitch competitions, and peer-reviewed research publication, built by students, for students.
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Competition. Research. Education.
Future Traders Association Compete
Institutional-grade business pitch and stock pitch competitions judged by founders, investors, and finance professionals. Compete nationally and internationally.
Enter the Venture Cup →Future Traders Association Research
Publish original research and build a real academic record before college.
Submit Research →Future Traders Association Academy
A tiered curriculum covering market fundamentals through advanced quantitative strategy, from how markets work to Monte Carlo simulation and backtesting.
Explore Curriculum →"To develop the next generation of market professionals through rigorous competition, real research, and quantitative education."
Founded by Students · Built for Students · Backed by Professionals
Future Traders Association started as a single chapter at Westford Academy, built in partnership with the WA Finance & Consulting Club, before becoming the national and international platform it is today. Every chapter that joins FTA is built on the model proven here first.
Veer Taylor
A junior at Westford Academy and an intern at Twelve Points Wealth Management. He leads FTA's research and competition strategy, and his own published research on institutional trading models is featured on FTA Research.
Nipun Kodeboyena
A junior at Westford Academy with experience in sales, marketing, and startup competition, including as a finalist with his venture Authenticlo. He leads FTA's growth, outreach, and community-building efforts.